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LCBO Price Increase Announcement & Implications forUS Beer Exporters

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April 21, 2025

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) announced retail price adjustments for beer, effective April 1, 2025, due to changes in the Cost of Service. These changes will impact pricing for all imported beer sold in Ontario. U.S. beer exporters must consider the following key updates when planning pricing and logistics for upcoming sales in the Ontario market.

The updated rates for all beer products are as follows:

 Fee ($/Litre)  Current Rate  New Rate (April 1, 2025)
 Beer In-Store Cost of Service  $0.7411  $0.7737
 Beer Out-of-Store Cost of Service $0.2006   $0.2094
 Beer Out-of-Store Cost of Service (Self-Delivery) $0.1245  $0.1300 

These increases will impact overall pricing for beer sold in Ontario. Exporters must assess how these changes affect their pricing strategy