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Bird Flu in Mumbai: Price of fish soars amid the scare

According to reports, it has come to light that the price of the fish is getting more expensive in the original market. However, despite the rise in prices, consumer demand has not declined. The highest increase has been in the price of pomfret.

Bird Flu in Mumbai: Price of fish soars amid the scare
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The rising cases of bird flu in Mumbai and other parts of the state have instilled fear among the people. A lot of non-veg lovers are now resorting to eating fish instead of chicken and eggs. As a result, the prices of fish have shot up exponentially over the past few days.

The price of fish has increased to INR 250 per kg from INR 150 in the wholesale market. The wholesale fish owners in local markets have cited an increasing demand as the reason behind rising prices. In addition to that, during the colder months of December to March, fish are less likely to find themselves on the ocean floor. This is one of the reasons why fish prices have gone up, said the fishermen community.

According to reports, it has come to light that the price of the fish is getting more expensive in the original market. However, despite the rise in prices, consumer demand has not declined.

The highest increase has been at the price of pomfret. They have become more expensive, earlier, it was available at INR 500, while wet bombils are rarely available here.

Wholesale market prices of fish

Kolambi – INR 550

Surmai – INR 600

Pomfret - INR 900

Wet Bombil - INR 400

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