Cold drinks’ prices increase

Published April 14, 2003

LAHORE, April 13: Aerated beverage manufacturers have raised the prices of cold drinks by Re1 per 250ml bottle with the increase in temperature.

Manufacturers have raised the price from Rs8 to Rs9 per bottle without any increase in the price of sugar, the main ingredient of the product.

The price of a litre bottle has also been raised from Rs25 to Rs27, while pet bottle rates have been raised by Rs2 each.

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