Mutton prices at a record high. Dashain may push them higher
Summary
Mutton prices have hit a record Rs1,700 per kg and traders expect them to rise further as Dashain nears. Supply shortages, flood- and landslide-hit transport routes, and multiple layers of middlemen are fueling the spike, while consumer activists say the prices are unnatural and poorly monitored.
Key Points
- Mutton prices remain at an all-time high of Rs1,600–1,700 per kg and could rise further during Dashain.
- Traders blame lower supply, higher transport and feed costs, and disruptions from floods and landslides.
- Consumer rights activists say multiple intermediaries and weak market monitoring are pushing prices up beyond production costs.
- The state-owned Food Management and Trading Company will not sell goats this Dashain, which could add to market pressure.
