It has been claimed that preparations are underway for a new increase in cigarette and alcoholic beverage prices. According to the statement by Erol Dündar, President of the Monopoly Dealers Solidarity Association (TBYD), a price hike of 5 to 10 TL is expected for cigarette packs, while a 10 to 15 percent increase is expected for alcoholic beverages. The new prices are anticipated to be determined as of December 1.
INCREASE OF UP TO 10 TL ON THE AGENDA FOR CIGARETTE PRICES
With the updates made at different times throughout the year, the amounts paid by consumers for cigarette prices have also risen. Following the price changes implemented by manufacturers, primarily JTI, Philip Morris, BAT, and Imperial Tobacco, in August, the pack prices of many brands rose to the range of 110 TL to 140 TL.
Making a statement regarding the new price hike expectation, TBYD President Erol Dündar reported that an increase of 5 to 10 TL is foreseen in cigarette prices.
While it is stated that the hike rates may vary depending on the brands and manufacturing companies, the new amounts to be paid by consumers are expected to be finalized on December 1.
PRICE HIKE RATE FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY REACH 15 PERCENT
In addition to cigarette products, there is also an expectation of a new increase in the sales prices of alcoholic beverages. Erol Dündar announced that following the price volatility experienced in November, a price hike of 10 to 15 percent is on the agenda for alcoholic beverage groups.
Various price adjustments had been implemented in 2026 for products from companies such as Anadolu Efes, Tuborg, Mey Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Brown-Forman.
If the expected hikes are implemented, there will also be an increase in the shelf prices of alcoholic beverages such as beer, rakı, whiskey, and vodka.
All eyes in the sector have turned to the new price lists expected to be announced on December 1 for cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
News Source: 12punto
