A lot of bad sounding news, an unsure time for cigarette prices and taxes.
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USA - Budget Negotiators In Accord To Raise Cigarette Tax To $3 A Pack
- Smokers beware.
Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell and top Democrats still sharply disagree on many budget issues, but they have reached an accord on the cigarette tax: It needs to go up $1 a pack.
Ireland - WHO urges €2 increase in cigarette prices
- IRELAND SHOULD continue to increase the price of cigarettes to put them out of reach of young people, according to a senior policy adviser to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
US Military - Smoking in the military: An old habit dies hard
- FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq — Gen. Douglas MacArthur had his signature corncob pipe. Soldiers got cigarettes in their C-rations during World War II. Even today, America's war on tobacco seems to have largely bypassed the military.
Australia - Alcohol, cigarette prices may rise
- The price of alcohol favoured by teens and problem drinkers could rise, due to a new tax proposed to improve Australians' health.
8.25.2009
Cigarette Price News - Late August 2009
DIY cigarettes? Some smokers start growing tobacco
Wisconsin: State cigarette tax will jump 75 cents in 10 days
Mississippi: Cig taxes: Impact was as advertised
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Alternatives to cigarettes: Electronic Cigarettes
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As the first link shows, some people have decided to grow their own tobacco. From what I can gather it is legal to grow your own tobacco as long as you don't sell it and only grow it for your own use. It also seems like a lot of trouble to grow tobacco though, much more than growing other plants.
http://www.growtobacco.net/
http://www.howtogrowtobacco.com/
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=grow+tobacco&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g10
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Cigarettes costing over $6 for premium brands in most of Western Washington.
Going up steadily around the rest of the country.
Wisconsin: State cigarette tax will jump 75 cents in 10 days
Mississippi: Cig taxes: Impact was as advertised
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Alternatives to cigarettes: Electronic Cigarettes
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As the first link shows, some people have decided to grow their own tobacco. From what I can gather it is legal to grow your own tobacco as long as you don't sell it and only grow it for your own use. It also seems like a lot of trouble to grow tobacco though, much more than growing other plants.
http://www.growtobacco.net/
http://www.howtogrowtobacco.com/
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=grow+tobacco&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g10
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Cigarettes costing over $6 for premium brands in most of Western Washington.
Going up steadily around the rest of the country.
8.12.2009
Cigarette Price News for Early-Mid August 2009
News:
Increased crime due to high cigarette prices in Michigan
Native Americans in the northwest want to continue to be able to sell tax-free cigarettes
Cigarette Taxes are bad for everybody
Cigarettes cost over $6 in Florida now
Etc.
The Obama administration is pushing health care reform. The big question is: what effect will that have on smokers? It all depends on what ends up happening. They will surely try to up the cigarette taxes to make smokers quit, as well as to increase their taxes considering the economy.
People will continue looking for alternatives to high cigarette prices, like buying from Indian reservations or smuggling, as a few of those news articles noted. Cigarette prices in big cities like NYC, LA, and some parts of New Jersey are at or over $10.00. It's a situation that can't hold out for long.
7.10.2009
Cigarette price news for early July 2009
Sri Lanka: Cigarette price increases in Sri Lanka causing decline in cigarette manufacturing
Australia: Cigarette prices may double with cigarette tax increase
Canada: Anti-smoking efforts may not stop smokers from smoking cigarettes
USA: States raise tobacco tax, not necessarily revenue
Cigarette prices by state
These are prices for premium brands from our sources:
Dallas, TX: upwards of $5.50
Bronx, NY: $7.45-$9.00, depending on location
Seattle, WA: $5.50-$6.00
Etc.
We don't see any relief for cigarette smokers any time soon. The Obama administration appears to be attacking cigarette companies with new regulations which will lead to increased prices. Expect cigarette prices to maintain or increase for the rest of 2009.
6.13.2009
Obama's new anti-smoking bill
Obama and his administration are pushing an anti-smoking bill, H.R. 1256. It's called the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act."
Info here and here.
What the bill will do:
- Bigger warning labels on packs of cigarettes. 50% or more of the package will be a warning label
- Tobacco sponsorships of entertainment or sports will be banned. Also banned are giveaways of non-tobacco products with tobacco purchases.
- Cigarette vending machines will only be available in places made exclusively for adults, as well as point-of-sale advertising.
- Apparently cigarettes flavored with sweeteners and "mild" tastes won't be available in stores. I'm not sure what they mean here, banning all cigarettes from stores with flavors?
It reads:
"Smokers, particularly the younger crowd, will find they can no longer buy cigarettes sweetened by candy flavors or any herb or spices such as strawberry, grape, orange, clove, cinnamon or vanilla. Cigarettes advertised as "light" or "mild," giving the impression that they aren't as harmful to health, will no longer be found on store shelves."
This report appears to back it up and says:
"No more "light" cigarettes or candy-flavored smokes. Bigger, scarier warning labels. Fewer ads featuring sexy young smokers."
Well, I don't like the sound of this bill at all. They need to stay out of our business.
In other news, Obama is having trouble staying smoke-free.
Info here and here.
What the bill will do:
- Bigger warning labels on packs of cigarettes. 50% or more of the package will be a warning label
- Tobacco sponsorships of entertainment or sports will be banned. Also banned are giveaways of non-tobacco products with tobacco purchases.
- Cigarette vending machines will only be available in places made exclusively for adults, as well as point-of-sale advertising.
- Apparently cigarettes flavored with sweeteners and "mild" tastes won't be available in stores. I'm not sure what they mean here, banning all cigarettes from stores with flavors?
It reads:
"Smokers, particularly the younger crowd, will find they can no longer buy cigarettes sweetened by candy flavors or any herb or spices such as strawberry, grape, orange, clove, cinnamon or vanilla. Cigarettes advertised as "light" or "mild," giving the impression that they aren't as harmful to health, will no longer be found on store shelves."
This report appears to back it up and says:
"No more "light" cigarettes or candy-flavored smokes. Bigger, scarier warning labels. Fewer ads featuring sexy young smokers."
Well, I don't like the sound of this bill at all. They need to stay out of our business.
In other news, Obama is having trouble staying smoke-free.
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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