UPDATE: Ministry suggests raising minimal price for vodka 7.4% in 2022

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MOSCOW, Nov 15 (PRIME) -- Russia’s Finance Ministry has suggested raising the minimal price for spirits including vodka and brandy from January 1, 2022, according to a bill released on the state portal for legal information on Monday.

The price for vodka will be increased 7.4% to 261 rubles for a 0.5-liter bottle from the present 243 rubles, and the price for brandy to 480 rubles from 446 rubles, respectively.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that a rise in prices for alcoholic drinks is a matter of economic viability.

“(The Kremlin) has no definite position on the issue. It is a matter of economic viability. There have been no specific discussions (in the Kremlin) on the issue. I would recommend asking the government for comments if you are interested,” he said.

(71.8118 rubles – U.S. $1)

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