Tunisian Consumer Protection Organization Warns of Sheep Price Surge Ahead of Eid
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May 12, 2026
The president of the Tunisian Consumer Protection Organization, Lotfi Riahi, sounded the alarm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, regarding a new surge in sheep prices ahead of the Eid celebrations. According to Riahi, prices have increased by approximately 150 dinars over the past three days.
In an interview with Jawhara FM, Riahi estimated that the prices being charged on the market are "far from reality," describing the amounts being demanded as "fantastical." He also denounced the growing influence of intermediaries on the market, stating that some are making profit margins ranging from 400 to 500 dinars per head of livestock.
According to Riahi, this situation has led to a significant gap between the actual production cost and the prices being offered to consumers. The responsible official stated that the prices of sheep for the Eid celebrations currently range from 1,200 to 1,700 dinars for animals weighing around 35 kilograms live.
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Note: The original article's link has been translated and adapted to fit the English version. The original link is in French and points to a Tunisian news website.
