Budget: Vape duty confirmed from October 2026

However, Jeremy Hunt said because vapes “play a positive role” in helping smokers quit, there will also be a one-off increase in tobacco duty to ensure vaping remains cheaper than smoking.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed a new duty on vaping products from October 2026 "to discourage non-smokers from taking up vaping".
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