The price of beer could soar by 30p a pint due to ongoing supply issues and a rise in overheads, it has been reported.
Around eight out of ten pubs across the UK has already raised the price of booze or is planning to in the future.
It is understood that rising wages and energy costs is having an impact on prices at the taps.
The ongoing supply shortages due to Brexit and Covid is resulting in steeper costs for drinkers across the UK.
The Times reports that drinks wholesalers Matthew Clark and Bibendum are going to raising prices by between 3.5 and 5% next month.
A spokesperson for the companies, which are both owned by the C&C Group, told the publication: “As our industry recovers from the pandemic, the pressure on UK and global supply chains has added increased cost and complexity.”
Dave Mountford, co-founder of the Forum of British Pubs, expected pub owners to increased the prices of a pint of beer by around 20p to 30p to meet the rising costs.
The Derby-based publican said: “In my pub that means I will be charging more than £4 for a pint of cask ale for the first time.”
Scots have been hit by empty supermarket shelves, fuel caps at petrol stations and closed restaurants amid a shortage of HGV drivers in recent weeks.
Yesterday, it was reported that supermarkets may be forced to ration food this Christmas - with festive favourites such as Turkey and sprouts expected to prioritised in case of a shortage.
Experts have also warned that other household staples, including flour and pasta, may have to be rationed.
It is believed that the UK is currently experiencing a 100,000 shortage in HGV drivers, which has led to multiple delays in the supply and food chain.
The boss of Heinz Kraft recently warned that shoppers will need to get used to paying higher prices for their products amid rising global food prices.
Miguel Patricio said that the reason for the inflation within the UK is mostly down to the current reports of shortage of lorry drivers and labour.
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