Al-Sudani Orders Urgent Investigation into Egg Price Surge, Promises Immediate Remedy

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed the Ministerial Council for the Economy today, Friday (May 1, 2026), to conduct an immediate investigation into the causes of the sharp increase in egg prices in local markets. An official government statement reported that these directives stem from the government's commitment to controlling price rhythms and ensuring the availability of essential food items for citizens without additional burdens. Al-Sudani stressed the need to submit the study urgently to the Council of Ministers, paving the way for a package of decisions and executive measures to restore market stability.