UAE vape tax expected to deter new smokers as countries tighten grip on e-cigarettes
The UAE’s incoming tax on e-cigarette and vape liquids will deter young people from picking up the habit while encouraging current users to reduce their consumption, according to doctors, smokers and retailers. A minimum excise price of Dh1 per millilitre for the liquids will take effect in the UAE on September 1 as part of the country's “sin tax” rules. This means products retailing below that…
UAE authorities plan to impose a minimum tax of Dh1 per millilitre on e-cigarette and vape liquids, effective September 1, as part of the country's "sin tax" rules. This tax hike aims to dissuade young people from starting the habit and encourage current users to vape less, according to medical professionals, smokers, and retailers.
While some vapers view the increase as a financial burden, others anticipate it may push them to reduce consumption or quit altogether. Grey market concerns have been raised about the potential for illegal sellers to take advantage of the price gap. The UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have also implemented similar tobacco and vaping excise taxes to deter young people from vaping and encourage lower consumption rates.
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