The average price of a pint in the UK has risen to £5.17, according to the latest figures from the Morning Advertiser, with the price 34p higher than that reported by the ONS in February.

Though the cost of a draught beer fluctuates significantly across brands and areas of the country, the rise reflects the ongoing need for pubs to pass on rising supply costs.

“When it comes to regional differences, not surprisingly, London is still leading the way with publicans able to command an average price of £6.10 for a pint,” reported the MA. “Guinness will cost £6.45 and customers will pay £7.17 for a Birra Moretti and £7.05 for Camden Hells.”

“The cheapest average pint price in Great Britain is available in the Midlands, where pubs and bars can expect to garner £4.68. The region’s cheapest average beer prices include Tennent’s Lager, Carlsberg, Foster’s and Greene King IPA, priced at £3.50, £3.72, £3.80 and £3.85, respectively.”

Despite the regional disparity, the results indicated that the price of a pint rose 5.15 percent in the Midlands from January to April, while falling 1.22 percent in London.

“Wales and the south-east saw the greatest hikes between the start of the year and now with 3.87 percent and 2.54 percent lifts, respectively.”