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flag Ontario to end restaurant alcohol discount Jan. 1, 2026, raising prices amid LCBO wholesale changes.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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