New Study Suggests Raising Taxes On E Cigarettes Could Encourage Traditional Smoking Taxes on e cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns Inside Politic Cigarette prices aren't just about the product. They're about taxes. Across countries, governments heavily tax tobacco to reduce consumption, which is why prices vary so widely. What's interesting here is the PPP adjusted Raise 'Pro Poor' Tobacco Taxes For 'Triple Win Policy', Say Anti Smoking Advocates CodeBlue Health advocacy group wants higher taxes on vapes to cut down on teen use CBC News