Normally in winter season, the use of poultry products especially eggs increases which ultimately result in escalating prices. But, according to market sources, the prices of these two essential commodities have registered about 50 percent increase during the last 10 months. The chicken is being sold at Rs.165 per kilogram, eggs at Rs.120 per dozen in different markets of twin cities which is not affordable price for a common man. According to market sources, a couple of months ago, the chicken prices was around Rs.135 per kg and eggs Rs.90 per dozen but increase in vehicles fares owing to gas loadshedding pushed the prices up.