KFC increases its prices

A burger meal with a cup of Pepsi will cost more now.

Fast food chain KFC yesterday increased prices of certain products in China, such as hamburger, beverage and breakfast, by 0.5 to 1.5 yuan.

A chain under Yum! Brands Inc, KFC yesterday said the company has been under a "huge cost pressure". The decision to raise the prices of its products was prompted by the continuous increase of raw material, labor, water and electricity costs, the company said.