Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide
The ban comes amid a continuing decline in smoking prevalence in France, with the adult daily smoking rate having fallen to a historic low of 23.1%, down from nearly 29% in 2014
The increase in cigarette prices will vary depending on the length and type of cigarette.According to distributors, premium cigarettes of 76 mm length will now cost Rs 5055 more per pack of 10 sticks, depending on the brand.While manufacturers are yet to issue revised MRP declarations, distributors have begun billing old stock to retailers with 40% GST.With wholesale markets shut on Sunday, distributors expect fresh stock with new MRPs to be lifted from Monday onwards.According to news agency PTI, a packet of Wills Navy Cut (76 mm), earlier priced at Rs 95 per pack of 10 sticks, is expected to cost around Rs 120 per pack.Cigarettes of 84 mm lengthsuch as Gold Flake Kings and Lights, Wills Classic and Wills Classic Mildscurrently priced at Rs 170 per pack of 10 sticks, are expected to cost between Rs 220 and Rs 225 per pack
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France's Senate wants a 5% annual increase in cigarette prices until 2040, a proposal designed to discourage smokers
