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Ontario to end restaurant alcohol discount Jan. 1, 2026, raising prices amid LCBO wholesale changes.
Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario may see higher alcohol prices as the LCBO implements a new wholesale pricing model, ending a temporary 15% discount for restaurants and bars that had been in place since 2024.
The LCBO will become the province’s sole alcohol wholesaler, applying a formula that adds taxes, markups, and fees to supplier prices, potentially raising costs for retailers and consumers.
Although the rollout has been delayed until at least April 2026 due to industry pressure, restaurant and convenience store groups remain concerned about rising input costs.
The changes are part of Premier Doug Ford’s plan to expand alcohol sales in corner stores and close over 100 Beer Store locations, raising concerns about the future of the province’s deposit return program and potential price increases at the point of sale.
Ontario pondrá fin al descuento de alcohol en restaurantes el 1 de enero de 2026, aumentando los precios en medio de los cambios al por mayor de LCBO.