Liquor & cigarette prices upped with excise duty hike
The prices of cigarettes have been increased from today (January 11) in line with the increase in the Excise Duty imposed on cigarettes, according to the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC).
Accordingly, the prices of cigarettes have been increased under 4 categories by Rs. 05 and Rs. 10 per stick.
Meanwhile, prices of liquor have also been increased by approximately 6% following the hike in Excise Duty imposed on liquor with effect from today (Jan. 11).