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Price per pack of cigarettes: tax, margin and increase

Tobacco in France has become a silent emergency. Prices explode, but quitting isn’t that simple. Smokers feel punished, politicians claim virtue, and the customs office quietly cashes in. Packs now drain wallets, while just a short drive away, the same brands cost half as much. Smuggling grows, shame deepens, and the next tax hike is alrea… Continues…