the Russians during the epidemic of the coronavirus began to buy cheaper cigarettes. It is reported RIA Novosti with reference to the study of the operator’s fiscal data “Platform CRF” and the Center of advanced technology development — system operator national marking “Honest sign”.
According to the data obtained, the average check purchase cigarettes amounted to 152 rubles, which is 15 percent below last year’s figures. Thus, experts have concluded that the inhabitants of the country began to prefer the relatively inexpensive brands. However, in monetary terms, sales rose one percent.
Earlier, the chief freelance specialist of the Ministry of health therapy and General practice Drapkina said that the cost of the tobacco excise tax should be raised. She argues that the current excise tax does tobacco products widely available. The main obstacle to increasing tax are the obligations of Russia in the Eurasian economic Union (EEU).
