# Japan’s beer giants raided in suspected price-fixing probe

https://mins.news/en/item/90773

- The Guardian, 2026-10-08 03:54 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/08/japan-beer-giants-raided-over-suspicions-they-colluded-to-set-the-price-of-beverages

> Japan’s Fair Trade Commission searched the offices of Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo as it investigates suspected collusion to set prices for beer and other drinks. The four companies control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market and said they would cooperate. The probe could lead to a criminal complaint.

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