Major hike in cost of smoking and vaping coming this year - full details
New rules coming this October will significantly increase the cost of both smoking and vaping products in the UK.Summary
The cost of smoking and vaping will increase substantially this year due to new regulations taking effect on October 1st. A one-off increase in tobacco duty of £2.20 per 100 cigarettes (or 50g of tobacco) will be implemented alongside a new Vaping Products Duty of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid. This aims to maintain a price difference between the two, incentivizing smokers to switch to vaping as a harm reduction strategy. The government is also enacting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which includes a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born after January 1, 2009, effectively raising the smoking age annually. Revenue generated from these measures, estimated at over £500 million annually by 2028, will be allocated to public services like the NHS and stop-smoking initiatives. The government is also considering banning cigarette filters due to their environmental impact and lack of health benefits.
(Source：Essex Live)
