Cigarette inflation jumped from 1.95% → 5.72% in just one month after India's new excise duty + 40% GST kicked in.
That's not just a tax; it's a policy signal.

#TobaccoTax #IndiaPolicy #PublicHealth #GST #DataBites #HealthEconomics

Taxing tobacco: The case for higher rates and wider coverage Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s effort to raise tobacco taxes should be read not as a narrow fiscal move, but as a statement of economic intent

In his @hindustan-times.bsky.social column Vital Signs, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan explains why India’s recent #cigarettetax increase matters for #publichealth and the economy, in India and globally.

Read here: www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/taxi...

#TobaccoTax

Inflation has risen again - and if you're wondering why, it's because of POLITICIANS Inflation in the UK is back on the rise - and this time there can be no denying that it is due to Labour government decisions.

UK inflation jumps to 3.4 per cent — and politicians are to blame. Tobacco duties and policy-driven costs push prices higher.
#UKInflation #TobaccoTax #CostOfLiving #MMT #PoliticsLive #PMQs
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Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing? South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in jail.

Dropping #TobaccoTax will not reduce #IllicitTrade. Empowering States and Territories to swiftly shut down retailers engaging in illicit tobacco trade is likely to be far more effective. @coralgartner.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social
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“The money made from selling products in Kenya should remain in Kenya to help the country deal with the harms of smoking, it should not be lining the pockets of tobacco industry executives.”

Six months ago, we published a report which indicated a multi-million dollar mistmatch between the amount of #cigarettes produced and the #tax paid by BATK, British American Tobacco’s Kenyan subsidiary. 💸

Find out more: www.bath.ac.uk/publications...

#tobaccotax

Namibia Considering Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Hikes - Tobacco Reporter Namibia Considering Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Hikes  Tobacco Reporter

#Namibia #AlcoholTax #TobaccoTax #TaxHike #PublicHealth

Calls for Major Tax Reforms On Tobacco and Alcohol to Boost Public Health [Namibia Economist] Significant tax reforms on tobacco and alcohol products are firmly in the spotlight this week, as a national effort aims to curb rising substance abuse and safeguard public health.

#TaxReform #PublicHealth #TobaccoTax #AlcoholTax #SubstanceAbuse

Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis - The Assam Tribune Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis  The Assam Tribune

#Namibia #PublicHealth #TobaccoTax #AlcoholTax #HealthReform

Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis - Latest news from Azerbaijan Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis  Latest news from Azerbaijan

#Namibia #TobaccoTax #AlcoholTax #PublicHealth #HealthReform

I couldn't agree more, but in 2025, public health professionals are enemies of the state and nobody in charge gives a shit about evidence.

#publichealth #who #tobaccotax #sugartax #alcoholtax

Exciting first day at #WCTC2025 in Dublin. 1,300 delegates from >100 countries. Today we presented on #tobaccoindustry responses to endgame, flue-cured tobacco, tobacco in conflict zones, #tobaccotax in Ukraine and how to protect youth from Big Tobacco.

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Recent tobacco tax hikes in the Netherlands have shifted smoker behavior, with 60% sourcing cigarettes abroad. While some quit (7%) or reduce use (22%), increased cross-border purchases push for stricter regulations and EU-wide tax increases.

#TobaccoTax #PublicHealth #SmokingCessation

Georgia lawmakers discuss raising tobacco tax to address health care costs Legislators evaluate tobacco tax increase to reduce health care burdens in Georgia.

Georgia's lawmakers are taking a bold step to tackle the state's healthcare crisis by proposing a significant increase in the nation's lowest tobacco tax.

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#GA #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaTobacco #HealthcareCosts #PublicHealth #TobaccoTax

سگریٹ انڈسٹری میں ٹیکس چوری کی تحقیقات کیلئے قائم کمیٹی میں سگریٹ کمپنی مالکان ہی شامل

مزید پڑھیے: www.aaj.tv/news/30462357/

#AajNews #CigaretteIndustry #TaxEvasion #TobaccoTax #Pakistan #TaxFraud #tobacco

Up in smoke: How Australia's fight with big tobacco fuelled a black market Successive governments have increased the tax on cigarettes and tobacco to drive down smoking rates — but having helped with one problem, it has contributed to another.

#Australia's high tobacco taxes helped cut #smoking rates but unintentionally sparked a black market. Illicit #tobacco now thrives, costing billions in revenue and posing enforcement challenges. Time to rethink policies for public health without fueling illegal trade. #TobaccoTax

“To safeguard citizens’ health, the new European Commission must prioritize renewing the TTD with public health at its core, embedding these proposed fiscal measures into the Directive.”

Taxation is one of the most effective ways to control tobacco and nicotine use. In the EU #tobaccotax policy is governed by the Tobacco Tax Directive #TTD.

Dr. Ángel López-Nicolás, @robbranston.bsky.social and Dr. Hana Ross evaluate leaked proposals to reform the directive.

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✨ Episode four of Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco is out now.

In this episode, Dr. Rob Branston discusses all things money with Louis including the vast profitability of the #tobaccoindustry and how #tobaccotax works.

Listen: www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/de...

#NewPodcast #DeadlyIndustryPod

“[Spain’s] long-lasting static tax policy leads to higher affordability of tobacco products, worse public health, and loss of government revenue.”

Governments have not raised minimum tobacco taxes in many EU countries, thus making tobacco products more affordable.

A new study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research looks at Spain's #tobaccotax situation & considers the need for urgent tax review across the EU.

Read more: doi.org/10.1093/ntr/...

Hey @Brian_Bosma, just had a patient in clinic who is a smoker tell me they desperately hope the @INHouseGOP, @INSenateGOP and @GovHolcomb pass the #TobaccoTax in the upcoming session so it helps her quit!!

#TobaccoTaxWorks
#13thCheapestInTheNation