Anyone who smokes or vapes is set to be hit with double whammy of price rises
New taxes on vaping and a duty increase on tobacco will raise prices for smokers and vapers starting October 1, 2026.Summary
Millions of smokers and vapers in the UK will face price increases due to a new tax on vaping products and a one-off duty increase on tobacco, both effective October 1, 2026. The Vaping Products Duty will add £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid, potentially raising the price of a 10ml bottle from £3.99 to £6.63. Tobacco duty will increase by the Retail Prices Index (RPI) plus two percentage points, with an additional £2.20 per 100 cigarettes. These changes come alongside the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aiming to prevent anyone born after January 1, 2009, from legally purchasing tobacco. The bill also includes penalties for adults buying vaping products for children and grants ministers more control over product flavors and packaging. Health officials emphasize the importance of these measures in reducing smoking-related deaths and preventing nicotine addiction, while retailers call for strong enforcement of regulations.
(Source：The Mirror)
