New Law Taxing Both E-Liquids and Devices Sparks Online Outrage and Fears of a Growing Black Market

A new excise tax law in Poland, which uniquely taxes not only e-liquids but also reusable vaping devices and their cartridges, has sparked significant anger and disappointment among consumers. Social media platforms have been flooded with posts and videos showcasing new, much higher prices, with many users claiming the “double taxation” is absurd and will push them back to traditional cigarettes or towards an uncontrolled gray market. In response, a petition titled “Give me back my vaping” has been launched, calling for the abolition of what it terms a “prohibitive” tax.