‘Off the charts’ inflation will force up beer prices, Heineken warns
by Sarah Butler from Economics | The Guardian on (#5W6TC)
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Heineken has said beer prices will go up as it faces crazy increases" in the cost of ingredients, energy and transport.
The brewer said inflation was off the charts" and its costs would increase by about 15%, forcing it to charge more - which could lead to lower beer consumption.
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