Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed the Ministerial Council for the Economy today, Friday (May 1, 2026), to conduct an urgent study addressing the notable increase in egg prices. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's media office, the directive comes "in light of the price hike of this essential food item and the government's commitment to controlling market prices and ensuring food accessibility for all citizens." The order stipulates submitting the study urgently to the Council of Ministers to facilitate appropriate decisions that guarantee price stability and consumer protection.