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Egg prices at Tegucigalpa's farmers market are unchanged this week—a 30-egg flat of large eggs at 95 lempiras (about $3.80)—but vendors warn that reduced supply, especially of large eggs, could push prices up next week.

Egg prices jumped at Tegucigalpa's main markets over the weekend, with large eggs rising from 85 to 95 lempiras per 30-unit carton, as sellers cite higher production costs and limited large-egg supply.