In the latest Gallup poll, the United States has witnessed a remarkable decline in cigarette smoking rates, reaching an 80-year low. The latest findings, based on the annual Consumption Habits poll conducted from July 1-21, show that only 11% of U.S. adults reported smoking cigarettes in the past week. This figure matches the historical low recorded in 2022 and is a significant drop from the 41% reported when Gallup first inquired about cigarette smoking in 1944.

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Poland’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled plans for a dramatic 75% increase in excise tax on e-cigarette liquids, set to take effect in 2025. This move threatens to push e-liquid prices above those of traditional cigarettes, potentially triggering widespread industry layoffs and bankruptcies. Read more

A new analysis has unveiled a significant shift in nicotine consumption patterns, showing that the proportion of adults using e-cigarettes in Britain has hit its highest level ever. Read more

In a significant development, Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate dismissed a lawsuit challenging a recently passed Kentucky law that aims to restrict the sale of vaping products in the state. On Monday, the judge delivered a ruling that affirmed the measure serves a “legitimate state interest” and falls well within the scope of the General Assembly’s authority to safeguard the health and safety of Kentucky citizens. Read more

Türkiye has witnessed a series of cigarette price hikes in recent days, with the latest increase announced by Erol Dündar, President of the Tekel Dealers Mutual Aid Association (TBYD). The Imperial Tobacco cigarette group has joined the ranks of PM, BAT, JTI, and TT cigarette groups, which have already increased their prices by 4-5 TL in the first days of August. Read more

The Russian State Duma has adopted new legislation that will dramatically reshape the landscape of smokeless tobacco products and vaping in the country. These changes aim to address growing health concerns and curb the rising popularity of these products among youth. Read more

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has proposed a new PLN 40 fee on both single-use and reusable vaporization devices in a significant move to curb youth vaping. This proposal accompanies plans to ban the sale of all e-cigarettes to minors starting January 1, 2025. Read more

Moldova’s Health Minister, Alla Nemerenco, announced a comprehensive smoking ban in public places, including electronic cigarettes. The new legislation aims to reduce smoking rates and protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke exposure. Read more

French Polynesia’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to ban disposable vapes, commonly known as “puffs,” by early 2025. This decision aligns with similar restrictions being implemented in mainland France and other countries worldwide. Read more

The Zimbabwean government has announced a new excise duty on electronic cigarettes, signaling a significant shift in its approach to vaping products. Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube unveiled the measure during Thursday’s Mid Term Budget Review, declaring a tax of US$0.50 per milliliter on e-cigarette contents. Read more