Minneapolis smokers to pay some of the highest cigarette prices in US
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Smokers in Minneapolis will pay some of the highest cigarette prices in the country after the City Council voted unanimously Thursday to impose a minimum retail price of $15 per pack to promote public health.
The ordinance not only sets a floor price. It prevents smokers and retailers from getting around it by prohibiting price discounts and coupons, which several tobacco companies circulate online to lure customers and reinforce brand loyalty. The minimum price also applies to four-packs of cigars. Distribution of free samples is prohibited.
Consumer prices are expected to run even higher after taxes are figured in. While retailers will get to keep the extra money paid by smokers, the higher prices are expected to snuff out at least some of their sales. E-cigarettes, which have grown in popularity, were left out because their prices vary too widely.
Related articles
Xi stresses establishing new systems for higher
(Xinhua) 08:20, July 13, 2023BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pr2024-04-26Anderson aiming to dish out more assists
China's Kyle Anderson contests a rebound with Angola's Bruno Fernando in a classification game durin2024-04-26China specifies steps to improve payment services in tourist attractions
BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese authorities have specified a slew of measures to further enhanc2024-04-26- James Harden (left) sits next to Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George as he visits the locker ro2024-04-26
Xi visits people in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival
(Xinhua) 09:47, February 02, 2024TIANJIN, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Co2024-04-26Zheng solves her Sakkari conundrum
Zheng Qinwen returns to third seed Maria Sakkari during their round-of-16 match on Wednesday at the2024-04-26
atest comment