Beer prices explode: Consumers should know that now!

Beer prices explode: Consumers should know that now!

price increases shock beer lovers in Austria! The Brau Union, the largest beer group in the country, increased the prices for over 100 beer brands on December 1, which results in an increase of around 3.4 percent in gastronomy and in retail. This measure not only affects consumers in the supermarkets, but also in the domestic football stadiums. For example, visitors to the Hofmann Personnel Stadium in Linz now pay 5.60 euros for half a liter of beer, while the city rival Lask demands 5.20 euros for its Zipfer beer, as

comparison of beer prices in Europe

The beer prices in Austria are quite high in international comparison. According to a graphic from Statista, the average price for 0.5 liter beer in a restaurant in Munich is 4.50 euros, while in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik the highest prices with an average of 9.83 euros have to be paid. In the supermarket, the costs in Munich with 0.98 euros are even under the price in Prague, where 0.97 euros are due. At the Oktoberfest, which will soon start, prices of up to 15 euros are expected for a measure, which puts the enthusiasm of the visitors to the test, informed Statista .

The causes of rising beer prices are diverse: in addition to higher wage costs and production expenses, logistics is also mentioned as a central factor. In addition, the wage negotiations for employees were ended, who already recorded a salary increase of 6 percent in May. A further increase of 2 percent followed in November. While the inflation is increasing across all industries, consumers now have to dig deeper into their pocket for their beloved hop juice.