The price of almost all varieties of cigarette has increased. The average price of tobacco increased by 20-50 tetri. The Ministry of Finance explained that the tobacco excise tax increase caused the increase of cigarette price. They say that the increase in excise tax on tobacco is connected with the fight againstsmoking and is is one more step in getting closer. to EU legislation. The goal of the strategy is to reduce tobacco-related health and social harm. From July 1, 2015 a new excise taxation of tobacco products will be introduced, according to which the excise tax on cigarettes with and without filters will be different.