With liquor shops all set to open on Monday, the Andhra Pradesh govt said liquor prices will be increased by 25%. The government said the move has been necessitated to discourage people from rushing to outlets and for eventual complete prohibition of alcohol consumption in the state.
The decision was announced after a Covid-19 review meeting convened by Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Apart from the hike in liquor prices, the number of liquor stores in the state will also be further reduced.
After the current dispensation came to power in the state, the number of liquor outlets had been reduced to 3,500 from the earlier 4,380.
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