Alcohol makers urge state price hikes as packaging costs surge and shutdowns loom

Glass and bottle prices jumped after West Asia disruptions

Alcohol beverage makers are asking state governments to raise liquor prices, warning that production is getting squeezed by surging packaging costs. They cite sharp increases in the prices of glass, paper, cans and bottles, driven by supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. With margins shrinking and costs still climbing, manufacturers warn some units may have to shut down.