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Prices for the cheapest vodka in stores will soar above 300 rubles
Starting from the new year, prices for vodka, brandy and cognac will rise in Russia. The Ministry of Finance has prepared a draft order to increase the minimum retail price for strong alcoholic beverages.
It is expected that from January 1, 2025, the price of 0.5 liters of vodka will increase from 299 rubles to 349 rubles, the price of cognac - from 556 rubles to 651 rubles, the price of brandy - from 403 rubles to 472 rubles.
Minimum prices for strong alcohol have been set since 2009 to prevent shadow alcohol production. The last time it was raised was on July 1, 2024. The new price increase was explained by the level of inflation, increased production costs, logistics and excise taxes.