Tobacco tax will rise in the UK: how much will cigarettes cost now.

Increase in prices for tobacco products

According to The Sun: Smokers may soon pay £17.66 for a pack of cigarettes if the tax increase on tobacco is approved in the budget. Each year the government raises prices on tobacco products to prevent the rise in the number of new smokers. This decision is known as the tobacco duty escalator, and it is also a significant source of revenue for the state.

Such changes in tax policy immediately raise concerns among smokers and discussions about their impact on their budgets. Governments often use such measures to promote a healthy lifestyle among the population and to reduce the negative health consequences of smoking.