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Huge British pub chain hikes price of a pint by 45p as cost of living climbs
dailystar.co.ukpub chains is hiking up their prices by as much as 45p - which will see some areas pay £4 per pint for the first time. Marston’s Brewery, which owns six breweries and operates more than 1,500 pubs, is introducing rises of between 20p and 45p.The current average cost of a pint is £3.96 - with the cheapest areas being in the Midlands and the North including Leeds (£3.83), Coventry (£3.86), Sheffield (£3.87) and Northampton (£3.91).However, more expensive areas have already broken the barrier with London's average price being £6, Edinburgh is at £5.10, Bristol £4.52, Liverpool £4.48 and Birmingham £4.46.
A spokesman for Marston’s said: “The price increase is a direct impact of the soaring energy prices and operating costs as being experienced by all businesses and households across the country.”According to the Office for National Statistics, draught ale this year has suffered its biggest price jump since records began as the average pint price is 6% more compared to the pre-pandemic cost of £3.73.Industry chiefs have blamed the closure of their businesses due to Covid-19 for the rapid climb in prices.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here.Nik Antona, from the Campaign for Real Ale, said: “Our pubs have been under significant financial pressure following two years of lockdowns, restrictions and partial closures, which is feeding these increases.“From rising energy bills and the cost of goods going up, to VAT increases and the end of business rates holidays, pub owners are feeling the squeeze from all sides. “It’s going to be a very tricky few years for our locals and more support is urgently needed to help these vital community hubs weather the storm.”.
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