Coffee chain Costa has put up its prices for the second time in six months - and its customers are not at all happy about it.
Fans of the high street giant have taken to social media to complain that the price favourite drinks have increased overnight and with no notice.
Reported hikes include a flat white going up to £3.30 from £2.90, a medium skinny latte to £3.10 from £3.35 and small cappuccinos from £3.15 to £3.50.
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The drinks chain has confirmed it put up prices on June 1 and said the increase varies depending on what beverage you order. Prices also vary between branches around the country. Costa says the average increase is 14p. It had already put up prices at the end of last year, in a blow for loyal customers.
However, customers made their feelings known on Twitter. Complaining to @CostaCoffee on the social media site, one customer said: “Another sneaky price rise of 30p on my large latte. Would be good if you had notified us on social media.”
Another tweeted: “Yesterday I was charged £2.40 for my normal drink, large skinny cappuccino. Today I was charged £2.70, an increase of 30p overnight!! Any reasons for this ridiculous price increase??!”
A third said: “Well I’ll be cutting back on Costa. £3.15 for a flat white now with no pre-warning of increase. Nah. Sorry £2.90 was pushing it."
Costa told The Mirror that the price rises are down to “unprecedented inflationary pressures resulting in increased costs” for its business.
“We are always thinking of new ways to offer great value across our range, including our £1 and £2 breakfast deal, available every day. We also have additional exclusive offers for our Costa Club members, where customers can earn a free drink after buying eight drinks, or just four drinks when using a reusable cup. Currently they also have the chance to win millions of prizes through a special scan to win Coffee Shot competition."
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