** Inghams Group ING.AX rises as much as 7.4% to A$1.82, highest since May 4
** Stock marks largest intraday pct gain since October 2023
** Poultry producer's nine-month group core poultry volumes rise 1.1% on pcp vs 2.2% decline last year
** Reaffirms FY26 underlying EBITDA guidance
** Says geopolitical developments in Middle East have driven material increases in key cost categories
** Expects net impact of A$7 mln-A$10 mln ($5.1 mln-$7.2 mln) in FY26 from higher diesel costs, driven by fuel levies imposed by transport providers
** YTD, ING down 27.7%
($1 = A$1.3814)
(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)
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