The Government Council approved a modification to the excise duties on tobacco on Friday 17 January. This will lead to price increases from 1 February onward.

Cigarette manufacturers will have to apply a tax of €12,25 per 1,000 pieces, increasing from €12. 

Pipe and rolling tobacco will also be affected by the increase. Excise duties will increase from €16.50 per kilogram to €18.25.

The calculation of the sale price will also increase from 1.65% to 2.25%, depending on quantities purchased.