Australia’s illegal tobacco market cost the federal government an estimated $3.3 billion in avoided excise tax revenue in the 2023-24 financial year, according to a new report from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). The national criminal intelligence agency warns that organized crime’s control over this lucrative black market is continuing to grow, fueled by consumers seeking cheaper alternatives to heavily taxed legal cigarettes.
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Smokers and vapers in Bulgaria should prepare for higher prices starting January 2026, as a planned increase in excise duties on all tobacco and nicotine products takes effect. The new rates, approved in the state budget, will apply to conventional cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and e-cigarette liquids, including nicotine-free versions. This adjustment is part of a four-year strategy to gradually align Bulgaria’s tax rates, which have been among the lowest in the European Union, with the bloc’s average levels.
Read moreA wave of protest is sweeping across France as the vaping community, from individual users to independent shop owners and manufacturers, mobilizes against a proposed new law that they warn could decimate the industry and deal a severe blow to public health. At the heart of the conflict is Article 23 of the 2026 draft Finance Bill, a set of measures that seeks to impose a new tax on e-liquids, ban online sales, and align vape shops with the stringent regulations governing tobacco outlets. In response, a national day of action saw hundreds of professionals and supporters demonstrating in cities like Strasbourg and Orléans, while an online petition titled “Vaping is not smoking” gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in a record-breaking three days. This unprecedented mobilization highlights a deep-seated fear that the French government is on the verge of making a critical mistake: treating a vital smoking cessation tool as if it were the same as a deadly combustible cigarette.
Read moreThe European Union is preparing a sweeping revision of its tobacco taxation policies that could see the price of a pack of cigarettes in countries like Italy increase by as much as €3. The proposed overhaul of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, significantly raise minimum excise rates on traditional tobacco, and, for the first time, apply these principles to new-generation products like e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches.
Read moreThe Bhutanese Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking proactive steps to curb the growing threat of e-cigarettes, particularly among youth, by introducing significant new tax measures and strengthening regulations. This move follows rising health concerns and two recorded cases of vaping-related lung collapse at Lungtenphu Hospital last year.
Read moreA new tax hike in Ireland, is set to more than double the price of some vaping products, sparking a heated debate among addiction experts, health advocates, and retailers. The new excise duty of 50 cents per milliliter is being imposed on all e-liquids, including nicotine-free versions, a move the Department of Health says is aimed at curbing the “explosion” in vaping among young people.
Read moreA new excise duty on e-liquid products has taken effect in Ireland as of November 1st, leading to significant price increases for vapers across the country. The E-liquid Products Tax, confirmed by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, applies a levy of 50 cents per milliliter to all vape liquids, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. This measure is part of a broader government crackdown on youth vaping and aims to make these products less accessible and affordable.
Read moreA new bill, House Bill No. 5364, has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives aiming to abolish the tax distinction between different types of vape juices. The measure, introduced by Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr., seeks to impose a uniform excise tax rate on all e-liquids, regardless of whether they contain freebase nicotine or nicotine salts.
Read moreThe government of Trinidad and Tobago has doubled the excise duties on CARICOM-manufactured cigarettes and tobacco, aligning them with the 100% tax hike on locally manufactured products outlined in the 2026 Budget. Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh confirmed the changes, explaining the move creates a level playing field and addresses concerns from local manufacturers about unfair competition from imports.
Read moreThe Finance Committee of the French National Assembly has voted against the government’s proposal to introduce a new tax on vaping products, a measure included in the draft 2026 budget. The decision, made on Wednesday, October 22nd, came after a debate where several deputies emphasized the role of e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to combustible tobacco for many users. This vote, however, must be confirmed during the full assembly’s examination of the budget bill.
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