Munich council rejects Oktoberfest beer price cap plan
Munich's city council has rejected an attempt to take the froth off beer prices at the annual Oktoberfest.
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Deputy mayor Josef Schmid, who oversees the Bavarian capital's annual beer extravaganza, had sought a legal cap for the next three years on the price of the traditional Mass, a one-liter (two-pint) glass of beer. He wanted to fix the maximum price at the highest figure from last year's festival, 10.70 euros ($11.80).
The dpa news agency says Schmid failed to secure a majority for his plan at a council meeting Wednesday. He argued it was needed to prevent breweries passing on extra security-related costs to customers.
Lydia Dietrich, a Green party councilor, said she opposed a "beer price brake" because that would lead to other food and drinks becoming more expensive. (dpa)
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