The BBC reports that beer and wine prices in Wales are set to rise after the minimum unit price for alcohol increases by 30 per cent, with the rate going up from 50p to 65p per unit from October, meaning a £1 can of lager will cost at least £1.30, a £2.50 bottle of cider will rise to £3.25 and a bottle of whisky will have a minimum price of £18.20 instead of £14, following approval by Senedd members of Welsh government proposals that ministers describe as a landmark move to reduce alcohol-related harm and deaths and to bring Wales into line with Scotland, although the Conservatives argue the policy unfairly penalises responsible drinkers.