The decision was taken following talks with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday at the Carlton House in Tangalle.
Accordingly, Chairman of the All Island Egg Manufacturers Association - RM Sarath said the wholesale price of a white egg will be reduced to Rs.19.50, and the price of a brown egg will be reduced to Rs.20.
This will reduce the retail price of a white and brown egg to Rs.21 and Rs.22 respectively.