Russian Authorities Warn: Eggs May See Price Hikes Before Easter
On March 25, according to news from the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia, the FAS has issued warnings to large retail enterprises, strictly prohibiting unjustified price hikes on eggs.
The antitrust agency's warning extends beyond eggs to other goods in high demand before Easter, such as confectionery, pastries, and butter. If regulators detect any improper price increases, they will take appropriate measures.
The FAS further stated: “If suppliers reduce their factory prices, the agency recommends that retail networks pass on the same reduction to end consumers.”
Since the beginning of this year, egg prices have been continuously rising. Data from the Eggpack monitoring platform shows that wholesale egg prices rose from an average of 50 rubles to 85 rubles between late January and March 15. According to Rosstat (Federal State Statistics Service), egg prices increased by 16.5% cumulatively from the end of 2025 to March 16, 2026.
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture acknowledged the rise in egg prices and attributed the fluctuations to seasonal adjustments. However, the ministry also noted that with increasing demand, poultry farms across Russia are actively expanding production capacity; total egg output from all types of farms reached 48.6 billion eggs in 2025, a 4.3% increase compared to the previous year.
Earlier, during Russia’s Maslenitsa festival period, the Federal Antimonopoly Service had monitored financial and economic indicators of 90 large egg-producing enterprises and sent inquiry letters regarding pricing mechanisms to 11 major retail companies.
The agency stated that price-stabilization agreements signed between local governments and market players are effective tools for maintaining stable prices, and currently, such agreements related to egg price guarantees have been implemented in 48 regions.
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