From 2026, the authorities propose to increase the excise tax on strong alcohol over 18 degrees from 740 to 824 rubles per liter of anhydrous ethyl alcohol in products. For alcohol up to 18 degrees, the rate will be equal to the ratio of 165 rubles to the volume fraction of ethyl alcohol against the current 148 rubles. For beer with a strength of up to 8.6% and similar drinks (cider, poire, mead), the rate will increase from 30 to 33 rubles per liter. The excise tax on tobacco in 2026 may increase by 7%, to 5.2 thousand rubles per kg, on cigarettes - by 11.3%, to 3.3 thousand rubles per 1 thousand pieces. (plus 18% of the estimated value, calculated on the basis of the maximum retail price, ... [Read more]