2026 Cigarette Price Rise Expected
It is expected that cigarette companies will raise the prices of some cigarette varieties in the Jordanian market for the fourth time in 2026, with increases ranging between 5 and 10 qirsh per pack, although the final list and timing of the implementation have not been disclosed yet. These increases come after three previous price hikes since the beginning of the year, the first of which occurred in January with an increase of 10 to 20 qirsh. This was followed by another increase in May on certain varieties, such as "Kent Blue" and "Kent Silver," with the pack price reaching 2.60 dinars. The rapid repetition of price hikes raises questions about the reasons for this frequency and the approval process involved, especially given the uncertainty over whether companies need official approvals before implementing these increases. If the new increase is carried out, some varieties will have experienced four price adjustments within the year, amidst official ambiguity regarding the expected implementation.
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