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Rising cigarette prices spark increase in 'buttlegging' New York Post How much did cigarettes go up? Budget 2021 price increase explained and when rise came into effect The i Paper The price is not right Cigarette prices have increased from 1 February due to a hike in excise duty. Earlier, one cigarette cost around 11. Now, it costs about 15. A full pack has gone up from A nationwide market investigation has found that cigarettes are routinely being sold above their printed Maximum Retail Price (MRP), despite regulations prohibiting overcharging. Experts estimate this pricing gap may be diverting more Prices to light up go up with cigarette tax
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