Inflation hits happy hour, as Heineken increases prices
17 February 2022 |
12:03 pm
Heineken is raising the price of a pint, as supply shortages and high costs hit the beer-brewing business. It's a concrete example of how inflation is affecting both businesses and consumers. Meanwhile, inflation in the UK has hit a 30-year high, and French shoppers are worried about their purchasing power.
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