Japan IQOS Prices Set to Rise in October With Tax Hike
IQOS has filed with the Ministry of Finance and is expected to raise prices in step with October’s tax hike. Tobacco sticks may rise from 460 to 500 yen per pack.
IQOS has submitted an application to the Ministry of Finance, <\/span><\/p>
and is expected to raise prices in line with the tax hike planned for October. <\/span><\/p>
The price of IQOS tobacco sticks will be adjusted from 460 yen per pack <\/span><\/span><\/p>
to a total of 500 yen per pack. <\/span><\/span><\/p>
Meanwhile, Marlboro's traditional paper cigarettes will also see a price increase, <\/p>
from the original price of 470 yen per pack <\/span><\/span><\/p>
to a staggering price of 520 yen per pack. <\/span><\/span><\/p>
In response, Japanese netizens have expressed: <\/p>
“Taxation is fierce, I want to quit smoking!”<\/span><\/span><\/p>
