UK Vape Tax Risks Driving Consumers Back to Smoking and Black Market
Industry bodies warn that the £2.20 e-liquid duty will expand illicit markets and reverse public health gains.
Industry bodies warn that the £2.20 e-liquid duty will expand illicit markets and reverse public health gains.
A new tax bill transposing six EU directives aims to boost state revenue through updated tobacco and electricity excise rates.
The Ministry of Finance plans indexed excise rate increases across cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco through 2029.
Higher excise rates on vapes could expand the €10.8B black market without stronger customs enforcement.
Germany approves annual tobacco tax increases through 2030 as experts debate the impact on illegal trade.
Italy updates its vaping market rules with mandatory e-liquid leaflets, increased excise taxes, and tighter physical store requirements.
Germany collects €17.6 billion in tobacco taxes, but smoking costs the economy €97 billion every year.
Cigarette prices will rise to €6.50 as the government targets an additional €35 million in revenue.
Brussels postpones its tobacco tax directive vote to November as Sweden defends low levies on nicotine pouches.
Federal draft bill introduces phased tax increases on cigarettes, heated tobacco, and vapes to deter youth addiction.
Poland confirms 2027 excise tax increases for cigarettes, loose tobacco, and e-liquids under its statutory roadmap.
Proposed tax increases on vaping liquids prompt warnings over illicit trade and falling state revenues.