Spanish government has decided not to raise cigarette prices

The Spanish government has decided not to raise cigarette prices in a new national plan for 2024-2027. The plan includes raising taxes, creating smoke-free public spaces, and introducing universal packaging. However, the Treasury Department vetoed a plan to raise tobacco prices, causing a stockpiling of tobacco. The extra money from the more expensive tobacco will be used for healthcare and smoking reduction campaigns. Major measures, including increasing smoke-free places, granting e-cigarettes the same status, and including anti-smoking drugs in the national health plan, will remain in place.