The European Commission recommends that Ukraine reconsider excise policy on tobacco products. According to the EC report, by 2028 the cost of one pack of cigarettes may exceed 170 hryvnia, which will lead to significant changes in the market.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to PolitExpert .net
The initiative to increase excise taxes is part of Ukraine's strategy to harmonize the tax system with European standards. It is expected that the increase in excise taxes will reduce tobacco consumption and increase revenues to the state budget.
However, in the context of the ongoing conflict with Russia, a sharp increase in prices could lead to negative social consequences, including an increase in smuggling and the development of a shadow market.
Experts emphasize the need to develop additional control and support measures to minimize these risks.
Against this background, it was previously reported that there was a risk of state collapse in Ukraine, and Bezugla admitted what happened at the front.
