Spike in liquor prices after Uttar Pradesh govt imposes 'corona cess'
Spike in liquor prices after Uttar Pradesh govt imposes 'corona cess'
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The liquor prices in Uttar Pradesh have now increased from May 4. The state government has imposed a ‘corona cess’ due to which prices have observed sudden spike. According to IANS, the prices of liquor will be increased by Rs 10-40 per bottle.

According to the information received “The cess of Rs 10 has been imposed on regular-premium category liquor, Rs 20 on the super premiere, Rs 30 on scotch and Rs 40 on liquor imported from abroad.” This is to be noted that the prices of liquor were earlier increased in April. With this the Yogi Adityanath-led government extended the partial ‘corona curfew’ in the state till May 6 morning. Uttar Pradesh is one of the states which has been several affected by the second wave of coronavirus in India. The state has also imposed a night curfew that is in place in all 75 districts daily.

Uttar Pradesh has so far witnessed 1342513 infections and 13447 coronavirus-related deaths. It recorded 288 fatalities and 29292 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of state also received threatening from a WhatsApp message on police number .

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