The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency has enacted new tobacco tax increases, pushing cigarette and cigar prices higher effective today as part of a multi-year fiscal strategy outlined in the 2026 Budget Law. Smokers in Italy will pay an additional €0.20 per pack for several cigarette brands, while premium cigar products face steeper hikes.
What Changed Today
• Immediate impact: 9 cigarette varieties from Corset and The King brands now cost between €5.30 and €5.70 per pack (depending on variety).
• Scope of adjustments: 202 tobacco product brands saw price revisions today, including cigars and other products.
• Specific increases: Corset (Pink, Lilas, Marine, and White varieties) and The King Storm (100s, SSL, and standard) each saw €0.20-per-pack increases, while The King SSL White and Blue increased by approximately €0.10 per pack.
• Multi-year plan: The government's budget law establishes staggered tax increases through 2028, with increases scheduled at regular intervals.
The Tax Increase Timeline
Under Italy's 2026 Budget Law, excise taxes on tobacco products will escalate progressively through 2028. The increases announced today represent the latest phase in this scheduled progression.
Cigarette excise rates follow a defined trajectory, with increases to both minimum excise amounts per 1,000 cigarettes and specific brand adjustments. Hand-rolled tobacco, cigarillos, and vaping liquids are also subject to increased taxation under the same budget framework.
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) publishes all affected brands and new retail prices on its official website, accessible to both retailers and consumers seeking transparency on adjustments.
For Italian Smokers and Retailers
For smokers in Italy, these increases represent recurring budget pressures as the phased tax schedule takes effect. The adjustments affect both mainstream and premium brands, with cigar products experiencing particularly significant changes.
Retailers are advised to consult the ADM website for the complete list of affected products and updated pricing to ensure accurate point-of-sale adjustments.
Budget tracking note: Based on the government's stated timeline, further price adjustments are expected at scheduled intervals through 2028, making ongoing monitoring of ADM announcements important for both retailers and consumers.
