Tunisian Consumer Protection Organization Reports Sudden Increase in Lamb and Mutton Prices
Vice-President of Tunisian Consumer Protection Organization Confirms Price Hike
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Thouraya Tebassi, Vice-President of the Tunisian Consumer Protection Organization, confirmed a sudden increase in the prices of sacrificial lambs and mutton. According to her, the price of a kilogram of mutton has reached 70 dinars in some retail outlets.
Call for Strengthened Economic Control
In a statement to the radio, Thouraya Tebassi emphasized the need for strengthened economic control, particularly in light of concerns about a new price surge just days before the Eid Al-Adha celebrations. She added that citizens are complaining about the excessive prices of sacrificial lambs, which range from 800 dinars to 3000 dinars.
Situation Exacerbated by Low Purchasing Power and Intermediary Exploitation
This situation, compounded by the decline in purchasing power and the exploitation of the situation by intermediaries, despite the government's efforts to curb the cost of living, forces many families to give up buying the sacrifice.
Key Statistics:
- Price of a kilogram of mutton: 70 dinars in some retail outlets
- Price of sacrificial lambs: 800 dinars to 3000 dinars
Context:
The sudden increase in prices comes just days before the Eid Al-Adha celebrations, a time when many Tunisians traditionally purchase sacrificial animals for the occasion. The situation is likely to exacerbate the financial burdens on many families, who are already struggling with the decline in purchasing power and the high cost of living.
