Follow us on Whatsapp for the latest updates Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates More F&B Outlets Charge For Tap Water Due To High Costs, Says Restaurant Authority Of Singapore (RAS) A popular choice when dining out in Singapore, is to order plain water instead of a soft drink. Especially if you prefer a healthier option or if you’re a student who wants to save a little money after splurging on the meal. Well, TODAY uncovered that some F&B outlets are charging exorbitant prices for a glass of plain water, in a report on Friday (22 June). Let’s dive right into the debate. Charging between $0.30-$1 per cup A survey of 13 VivoCity eateries revealed that more than half charged between $0.30 to a dollar for a cup of tap water. 6/8 of these outlets offered refills, while two required customers to buy another glass, according to Today. One outlet even sold a bottle of water for $1.50, and did not provide drinking water for free — their reason being that customers “preferred bottled water”. Source Although serving free water was the “norm several years ago”, changed practices may be due to the “rising cost of operations”, said … Continue reading Free Tap Water In F&B Outlets May No Longer Be The Norm Due To Rising Costs: RAS