Explainer: Why is the average cost of a pint close to £5 here in the UK

Going to the pub is increasingly becoming a luxury with serval factors contributing to the high cost of a beverage.

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00:00 The cost of going for a pint has climbed sharply with 2024 witnessing a

00:05 notable increase. As of April the average price hit £4.98. That's

00:11 according to the morning advertiser. This rise is a result of several factors

00:16 including inflation which has remained high post-pandemic and supply train

00:21 distributions exacerbated by global events. Barley, essential for beer, has

00:27 seen price hikes due to production challenges particularly in Ukraine. Pubs

00:32 and breweries grappling with Brexit and staffing issues have been forced to

00:37 raise prices to cover higher operational costs and wages. Consumers now face a

00:43 pint that's nearly £5. A cost that's steadily rising and reflecting the

00:48 economic pressures of the times. The once affordable pint has become a symbol of

00:54 inflationary challenges that continue to affect everyday life in the UK. It begs

00:59 the question has going for a pint simply got too expensive?