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As of January 2025, the excise tax rate on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes has been increased. Following the rise in the fixed tax amount applied per package, there has also been a price increase for cigarettes. The P.M. cigarette group has seen an increase of 9 lira per package.
THE CHEAPEST CIGARETTE HAS BECOME 81 LIRA
After the 9 TL increase for P.M. group cigarettes, the cheapest cigarette in this group has become 81 lira, while the most expensive cigarette has risen to 89 lira. The increase will be effective as of today.
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF LUNG CANCER
On the other hand, cigarette use is cited as one of the most common causes of lung cancer. It is stated that "passive smoking," which is the inhalation of cigarette smoke by non-smokers, increases the risk of lung cancer by 24 percent.
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