INDIA, Dec. 1 -- Consumers across Assam faced a sharp jump in egg prices this week, with retail rates climbing to around Rs 9-10 per egg and a tray (30 eggs) now fetching Rs 240-260 in city markets, driven by supply disruptions and rising input costs.

Traders and consumers said the surge began late last week and accelerated over a few days as wholesale rates rose and interstate movement tightened.

Market sources said the spike has added roughly Rs 40-Rs 210 to what households pay per tray (30 eggs), depending on previous local rates, while "local" or desi eggs are commanding as much as Rs 15 each in peri-urban outlets.

Retailers blamed higher feed prices, constrained supplies from major producing states, and increased demand from baker...