Brewers latest to call for energy price cap

The government is being asked for urgent action on the energy price crisis.

Organisations representing the UK’s independent brewers and beer consumers have called for urgent action on the energy price crisis.

The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have jointly signed a letter to the chancellor, highlighting the challenges which are putting the future of the UK beer industry at risk.

With brewers facing skyrocketing energy bills, frequent ingredient shortages and price hikes, and consumers unable to afford to support local pubs, the organisations are calling on government to step in and tackle the issues.

This includes a call for an urgent cap on energy prices for small businesses, as well as greater support to go green and reduce their energy needs through grants for renewable technology.

“With energy bills soaring, we are calling on government to back British beer and help independent brewers with an energy price cap for small businesses, and to offer grants and incentives for the many businesses looking to brew with more green energy," says Roy Allkin, chairman of SIBA.

The full letter can be read here.


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