Smokers and tobacco users across the UK face immediate price increases following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest Budget announcement. The government has confirmed that duties on cigarettes, cigars, and rolling tobacco will rise, a move expected to generate significant revenue for the Treasury, with tobacco duties estimated to raise £8.1 billion in 2025-26.
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Indiana is set to implement a dramatic 201% increase in its cigarette excise tax on July 1st, raising the rate from 99.5 cents to nearly $3 per pack. While lawmakers aim to boost state revenue and curb smoking, experts warn this move will likely trigger a significant unintended consequence: a surge in cigarette smuggling and tax evasion.
Read moreIn a significant move for the vaping industry, French deputies in the National Assembly have voted to reject a proposed tax on vaping products and electronic cigarettes. During the night of November 19-20, lawmakers adopted an amendment, submitted by the France Insoumise (LFI) party, to completely remove Article 23 from the 2026 budget bill. This article had initially outlined a tax of €0.30 per 10ml bottle for low-nicotine liquids and €0.50 for others.
Read moreThe French government is facing significant backlash from vapers, medical professionals, and business owners over proposed new regulations that would align e-cigarettes more closely with traditional tobacco. Article 23 of the draft finance bill for 2026 includes a new excise tax on e-liquids, a total ban on online vape sales, and stricter administrative oversight for vape shops, placing them under the authority of customs, similar to tobacconists.
Read moreThe United Kingdom’s approach to regulating nicotine products is undergoing a significant shift, marked by the upcoming implementation of a new excise duty on vaping liquids. Effective from October 1, 2026, the Vaping Products Duty will impose a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid. When combined with the standard 20% VAT, this translates to a retail price increase of approximately £2.64 per 10ml bottle. This new tax is poised to reshape the market, impacting everything from shop pricing and supply chains to consumer behavior and the broader public health strategy surrounding smoking cessation and youth nicotine use.
Read moreThe initial 2026 budget for French Polynesia (Tahiti) includes several proposed tax measures aimed at increasing revenue, with significant hikes targeting imported tobacco and vaping products. The changes, outlined by Minister of the Economy Warren Dexter, signal a move towards higher costs for these items.
Read moreThe Moroccan government has officially rejected proposals to increase the domestic consumption tax on electronic cigarettes for the 2026 budget. Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa announced the decision, arguing that a further tax hike would be counterproductive. He stated that while the government supports the fight against smoking, another tax increase would primarily fuel the illicit market and destabilize the legal sector rather than reduce consumer demand.
Read moreThe Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 94-2025, providing supplemental policies and documentary requirements for businesses claiming an excise tax refund or credit for unused internal revenue stamps on cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and vape products. The circular, issued on September 24, 2025, aims to clarify the process for manufacturers and importers to recover taxes paid on stamps that were not ultimately used.
Read moreLawmakers in Morocco are reviewing a proposal to significantly increase taxes on vaping and shisha products. The amendment, introduced by the Socialist Group opposition party as part of the 2025 finance bill, aims to raise domestic consumption duties on several nicotine-related items.
Read moreIsrael is planning to introduce new taxes and regulations for the e-cigarette and tobacco alternatives market as part of its 2026 draft budget proposal. The measures, revealed in a draft from the Ministry of Finance, are expected to significantly impact the cost of vaping for many Israeli citizens.
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