Status: Improving
Most Recent Data:
2.14
US Dollars
(2021)
Target:
2.60
USD
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
2.02
US Dollars was the national average tax on cigarettes in 2018
Increase the national average tax on cigarettes
Summary
Cigarette smoking causes cancer and early death. Cigarette taxes currently vary widely from state to state, and increasing the price of tobacco products is the most effective way to reduce tobacco use.
Topics: Tobacco Use, Health Policy
Workgroup: Tobacco Use Workgroup