Russia Proposes 6.5% Tobacco and E-Liquid Excise Tax Hike for 2027
The Ministry of Finance plans indexed excise rate increases across cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco through 2029.
The Ministry of Finance plans indexed excise rate increases across cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco through 2029.
Retailers face fines up to 120,000 rubles under updated tobacco control laws.
President Vladimir Putin signs a new law granting Russian regions the power to outlaw e-cigarette retail sales.
Russia moves to ban all e-cigarettes and vapes. Backed by Denis Manturov and Vladimir Putin, the proposal faces warnings of a black market boom.