Tobacco prices in are largely shaped by taxes and government regulation. Manufacturers propose retail prices, but these must be approved by the authorities, and the final price includes production costs, trade margins, excise duties, and VAT. Taxes account for the largest share of the price, which helps explain why cigarettes in are considerably more expensive than they were in previous decades. CONTINUE READING …
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