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Many are questioning whether the announcement truly constitutes a "win" for consumers. The price of a schooner—a standard serving of beer—has increased by over 6% in the past year alone, escalating from about $12 to potentially $15 or more in some venues. The government's promise to freeze excise taxes for two years simply means that prices will not increase due to tax hikes, but they will not decrease either.