Overall, the situation is holding steady. Recent increases in cigarette prices are beginning to have an effect. In most places, cigarette prices are slowly inching up. In the last year, they were increasing rapidly.
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Illinois: Some unfazed by higher cigarette taxes, others try to quit
In response to cigarette prices going up, some are using different tobacco products or using new smoking methods.
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New Jersey: Four men arrested, $280K seized in northern N.J. illegal cigarette sales probe
Buying them cheaper in other states, and selling them illegally in states with higher cigarette taxes.
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Seattle: 7 charged in Seattle contraband cigarette case
Another similar case.
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New York: 21 arrested in untaxed cigarette sting
Cigarette smugglers pulling in 800k a week.
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One result of higher cigarette prices is the rise of smugglers, expect to see more of this in the future.
Showing posts with label cigarette price news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cigarette price news. Show all posts
6.07.2009
Cigarette Price News for June 7, 2009
Cigarette Price and Cigarette Tax News:
Pakistan: FBR to determine minimum price for tobacco tax
New Hampshire: Another cigarette tax hike will hurt small businesses, families
Taiwan: New cigarette prices leave consumers confused
New York: Cigarette Tax Increase Lowered NY Smoking Rates
Jakarta, Indonesia: Govt may raise cigarette excise by 10%
Australia: AMA backs cigarette tax hike
Cigarette Prices by Location:
Chicago - $9.25 for Camel Lights
Upstate South Carolina - $3.75 for Dorals
Tacoma, Washington - $5.60+ for Marlboro
Fresno, California - $5.00 - $6.15 for premium brands
Maine - $5.15 for Pall Mall and $5.45+ for other premium brands
Tampa, Florida - $5.45 for Newport
More Cigarette Price Notes
We're most likely going to see a Cigarette price increase in 2009, but it may come next year. Most forecasters see cigarette prices going up at some time in the future but the exact time is unknown. Cigarette prices in the USA are in a turbulent period due to the economy, while it's a bit more stabilized around the world.
Pakistan: FBR to determine minimum price for tobacco tax
New Hampshire: Another cigarette tax hike will hurt small businesses, families
Taiwan: New cigarette prices leave consumers confused
New York: Cigarette Tax Increase Lowered NY Smoking Rates
Jakarta, Indonesia: Govt may raise cigarette excise by 10%
Australia: AMA backs cigarette tax hike
Cigarette Prices by Location:
Chicago - $9.25 for Camel Lights
Upstate South Carolina - $3.75 for Dorals
Tacoma, Washington - $5.60+ for Marlboro
Fresno, California - $5.00 - $6.15 for premium brands
Maine - $5.15 for Pall Mall and $5.45+ for other premium brands
Tampa, Florida - $5.45 for Newport
More Cigarette Price Notes
We're most likely going to see a Cigarette price increase in 2009, but it may come next year. Most forecasters see cigarette prices going up at some time in the future but the exact time is unknown. Cigarette prices in the USA are in a turbulent period due to the economy, while it's a bit more stabilized around the world.
6.01.2009
Cigarette Price News for June 1st and a cigarette prices by state report
Montreal: Depanneur group wants cigarette prices lowered
A group representing owners of convenience stores says a new poll has found that higher taxes on cigarettes are playing a role in store closures.
The group says contraband cigarettes cost about $2, whereas legal cigarettes cost around $8 or $9....
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Thailand: Poll: Cigarette Smokers too weak to quit
Most Thai smokers would like to quit smoking but they have not been very successful, according to a survey by the Suan Dusit Poll.
On the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, the survey was conducted between Thursday and Sunday, involving 1,092 respondents, both smokers, second-hand smokers and non-smokers, in Bangkok and nearby provinces.
On the respondents’ views on cigarette smokers, 41.06 per cent said smokers can smoke without causing troubles to others. 30.72 per cent were worried about the health of smokers. 28.22 per cent believed smokers had the right to smoke....
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Australia: Tobacco tax will widen wealth gap
A proposal to increase taxes on cigarettes would direct the money of some of the worst off in our society to some of the most affluent, writes Jennifer Doggett.....
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Some recent cigarette price reports
Cigarette Prices in:
Western New York: $4.75-$5.75
Kansas: $4.50-$5.50
Des Moines, Iowa: $5.15
Boise, Idaho: $5.25+
Baltimore, Maryland: $5.50-$6.00
These are prices for a pack of premium cigarettes like Camel, Marlboro, Newport, Doral etc.
A group representing owners of convenience stores says a new poll has found that higher taxes on cigarettes are playing a role in store closures.
The group says contraband cigarettes cost about $2, whereas legal cigarettes cost around $8 or $9....
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Thailand: Poll: Cigarette Smokers too weak to quit
Most Thai smokers would like to quit smoking but they have not been very successful, according to a survey by the Suan Dusit Poll.
On the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, the survey was conducted between Thursday and Sunday, involving 1,092 respondents, both smokers, second-hand smokers and non-smokers, in Bangkok and nearby provinces.
On the respondents’ views on cigarette smokers, 41.06 per cent said smokers can smoke without causing troubles to others. 30.72 per cent were worried about the health of smokers. 28.22 per cent believed smokers had the right to smoke....
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Australia: Tobacco tax will widen wealth gap
A proposal to increase taxes on cigarettes would direct the money of some of the worst off in our society to some of the most affluent, writes Jennifer Doggett.....
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Some recent cigarette price reports
Cigarette Prices in:
Western New York: $4.75-$5.75
Kansas: $4.50-$5.50
Des Moines, Iowa: $5.15
Boise, Idaho: $5.25+
Baltimore, Maryland: $5.50-$6.00
These are prices for a pack of premium cigarettes like Camel, Marlboro, Newport, Doral etc.
5.26.2009
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