Brace for a bigger bar tab in UP from April — here’s how much liquor prices will rise, and why

UP alcohol price hike: Uttar Pradesh liquor prices will increase by approximately 7.5 percent starting April. The state government has approved a new excise policy for 2026-27. This rise is due to higher licence fees and revised pricing rules. The policy also aims to boost liquor exports from Uttar Pradesh. New measures are expected to generate an additional Rs 1,500 crore for the state.