A tax on sugary soft drinks has come into force, meaning consumers will have to pay more for their favourite refreshments.

But it will not apply to all soft drinks.

The tax will see drinks containing 5g of sugar per 100ml taxed at 18p per litre, and those with more than 8g per 100ml taxed at 24p per litre.

Some manufacturers have reduced the amount of sugar in their drinks, helping them avoid the charges.

Here are the popular drinks that have had their amount of sugar reduced in the last year. Flip to see how much sugar has been cut.


Here are the price changes in the drinks that have not changed their sugar content.

:: Coca-Cola

Image: There are 33g of sugar in a can of Coke

The price of a 330ml can has gone up by 8p. There are 35g of sugar in a can of Coke - the equivalent of seven teaspoons.

Buying a 500ml bottle will now cost an extra 12p, while a two-litre bottle will set you back an extra 48p.

A spokesperson said: "Coca-Cola Classic is one of the few brands that will be subject to the new tax as we have decided not to change the recipe.

"Consumers tell us not to change it and we believe they should be able to choose a Coca-Cola Classic if that's the drink they want."

:: Pepsi

Image: There are 36g of sugar in one can

The price of a 330ml can has gone up 8p. There are 36g of sugar in one can - that is just over seven teaspoons.

The sugar tax will add 12p to the price of a 500ml bottle, and 48p to the price of a two-litre bottle.

:: Red Bull

Image: A can of Red Bull is up 6p

One 250ml Red Bull energy drink contains 27g of sugar. That is five-and-a-half teaspoons.

A can of Red Bull will now cost you 6p more.