Cigarette prices have jumped sharply after the government implemented additional excise duty from February 1, pushing costs higher by ₹22–₹25 per pack and up to ₹55 for premium brands. Even before revised MRPs were officially notified, distributors began billing retailers at higher prices on old stock. The sudden hike has raised concerns over consumer exploitation, smuggling risks, and the spread
சிகரெட் விற்பனையில் மோசடி நடக்குது.. புதிய வரியை வைத்து மக்களை ஏமாற்றும் கடைக்காரர்கள்..!! – Allmaa
