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Price per pack of cigarettes: tax, margin and increase

News admin1 · March 16, 2026 · Comments off

The price of cigarettes in France has been increasing steadily for many years, mainly as a result of government policies aimed at reducing tobacco consumption. The retail price of tobacco products is initially proposed by manufacturers or importers, who include production costs, distribution expenses, commercial margins, and mandatory taxes. However, this proposed price must be approved by the French authorities, particularly the Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes, which ensures that it complies with national regulations. Once validated, the price becomes official and must be applied uniformly across the country. This means tobacconists cannot set their own prices, offer... Continues…