Why are coffee prices going up, and will a flat white really cost $10 or more as a result?

Growers around the world have been hit with unfavourable weather while geopolitical factors are affecting supply chains – but cafe prices are unlikely to increase dramaticallyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWill your daily cup of coffee get more expensive in 2025? One industry figure recently predicted the cost of a single cup could rocket to $10-$12 in the next year – and some kind of rise is likely, ex