Reaching for cigarettes will soon become more expensive again: On April 1, the tobacco tax will be raised to 83.50 euros per 1,000 pieces. The tobacco industry will pass on some of this increase to consumers as early as March. Smokers will then have to pay 20 to 30 cents more per pack, reported the "Kronen Zeitung" (Friday edition). The L&M brand, which is popular in Germany and cheaper in Germany, will be 50 cents more expensive in order to prevent shopping tourism. Those who buy Lucky Strike from British American Tobacco must expect a price surcharge of 20 cents. For other group brands such as Pall Mall, HB and Parisienne, 30 cents more will have to be paid in the future. But JTI is also p... [Read more]