£9 pints will soon be the norm in some places
Beer drinkers have been given four months to prepare before the price of a pint goes through the roof.
Industry experts have issued the stark warning after inflation hit 10.1 per cent on Wednesday, a 40-year high.
They say that by 2023, beers in London could rise to £9, with other areas also likely to be forced to hike their prices.
"The double whammy of cost and availability issues is piling huge pressure on operators' margins", Karl Chessell, of CGA, said.
"Combined with the growing cost-of-living crisis for consumers, it means trading conditions will be very tough over the remainder of 2022."
Responding to
Liverpool Echo reports, a lot of people said pubs will struggle to keep the lights on with those sorts of prices.
"A lot of pubs better prepare to close their doors then because they won't have many customers to serve. Would never pay it," said one person.
"Will go up everywhere except the bars in the House of Commons," said another.
According to the
latest price list, a pint of Carling costs just £3.30 in the House of Commons and the Cellarman’s Reserve can be enjoyed for a measly £2.60.
Commenting on the recent inflation figures, ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said: "A wide range of price rises drove inflation up again this month. Food prices rose notably, particularly bakery products, dairy, meat and vegetables, which was also reflected in higher takeaway prices.
"Price rises in other staple items, such as pet food, toilet rolls, toothbrushes and deodorants, also pushed up inflation in July. Driven by higher demand, the price for package holidays rose, after falling at the same time last year, while air fares also increased.
"The cost of both raw materials and goods leaving factories continued to rise, driven by the price of metals and food respectively."
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