Interest rate hikes, cost-of-living pressures and the fuel crisis threaten put an end to the Aussie tradition of shouting a round of drinks at the pub.

The annual news.com.au Great Aussie Debate survey asked more than 53,000 participants: “Do you still shout rounds at the pub?”

One in three respondents admitted they don’t shout rounds any more because it has become “way too expensive”.

Last month, both Lion and Asahi confirmed draught beer prices would be increasing due to rising labour, transport and material costs.

Phil Anderson, who owns and operates The MiTCH in Alexandria, in Sydney’s inner-south told Nine many owners having “no choice” but to raise the cost at the cash register as margins for pubs are already “very, very thin”.

Solotel COO Ben Stephens told The Australian fuel surcharges could send the price of a pint “up to $15 in the next few months”. 

According to news.com.au: “Just 22.2% are keeping the Aussie tradition of the pub shout alive, while the majority (44.2%) landed somewhere in the middle saying they do shout rounds but definitely not as often and only with close friends.”

However, results varied from state to state. People in the Northern Territory and NSW were the most likely to stand behind doing rounds, while Tasmanians and South Australians were more inclined to ditch the pub shout and pay for their own drinks.

Baby Boomers were most money-conscious generation, with 36% of 60-69 year olds and 44% of those aged 70 and over giving up on shouting drinks.