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Some tobacco products in Italy rise by 20 cents from 14 October
From 14 October, selected tobacco products in Italy rose by 20 cents.
The increase covers some cigars, rolling tobacco and heated-tobacco sticks, as well as products for inhalation without combustion.
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency updated the price lists for the affected products.
Cigarettes were not included in this round, though their prices had risen earlier in 2026.
The increases follow a government plan to raise tobacco excise taxes gradually from 2026 to 2028.
The policy is expected to bring in more tax revenue, while cigarette prices are forecast to rise again in 2027 by an average of about 25 cents per pack.
Actual future price changes may vary by brand and will appear in the agency’s updated lists.
Prices for some tobacco products in Italy rose by 20 cents from 14 October 2026.
The increase affects selected cigars, rolling tobacco and heated tobacco sticks, while cigarette prices were unchanged in this round.
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency published updated price lists.
Reports differ on the number of affected non-combustible inhalation products: Il Sole 24 ORE says 15 brands, while RaiNews says 14.
The 2026 budget plan provides for progressive tobacco-tax increases through 2028.
- Who
- The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency announced the updated prices.
- What
- Prices rose by 20 cents for selected cigars, rolling tobacco and heated tobacco sticks.
- When
- From 14 October 2026.
- Where
- Across Italy, at authorised tobacco shops and retailers.
- Why
- The increases are part of a gradual tobacco-tax adjustment under the 2026 budget plan.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Earlier price increases for tobacco products took effect.
Updated prices took effect for selected tobacco products.
The average price of traditional cigarettes is expected to rise by about 25 cents per pack.
The average cigarette price increase could reach 40 cents per pack, according to RaiNews.
- Price increase
- 20 cents
- Effective date
- 14 October 2026
- Affected tobacco brands
- 13, according to QuiFinanza and RaiNews
- Non-combustible inhalation products
- 14 brands, according to RaiNews; 15, according to Il Sole 24 ORE
- Expected cigarette increase in 2027
- About 25 cents per pack