UK - Supermarkets are selling beer at a cheaper price than water, fuelling concern over their role in Britain's binge-drinking crisis.
Despite repeated public health warnings, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda now offer lager at just 22p a can - less per litre than their ownbrand-mineral water and cola, and cheap enough to allow someone to get drunk for just £1.
An investigation by The Mail on Sunday has uncovered a fierce alcohol price war between the major supermarkets.
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Despite repeated public health warnings, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda now offer lager at just 22p a can - less per litre than their ownbrand-mineral water and cola, and cheap enough to allow someone to get drunk for just £1.
An investigation by The Mail on Sunday has uncovered a fierce alcohol price war between the major supermarkets.
Lager is now so cheap that the stores pay more in excise duties than they charge at the till. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - eToys Direct
