Spain's 20% Tobacco Price Hike Forces Matching Rise in Andorra
Andorran sellers raise low-cost pack prices by 20% for 2026 to comply with legal limits on price gaps with Spain, reversing recent drops.
Key Points
- Spain raises tobacco prices 20% for 2026.
- Andorran low-cost packs increase by matching 20%.
- Adjustment keeps price gap under 37.8% legal cap.
- Reverses recent manufacturer-driven price drops in Andorra.
Spain has raised tobacco retail prices by 20% for 2026, prompting Andorran sellers to increase low-cost pack prices by a matching 20% to comply with legal limits on price differentials.
The adjustment, reported by RTVA, ensures the gap between Spanish and Andorran prices stays below the 37.8% cap per carton mandated by law. This reverses recent price drops in Andorra's low-cost tobacco segment, which stemmed from competition among manufacturers.
Andorran authorities require this alignment to prevent excessive disparities that could undermine cross-border trade regulations. The change affects budget-friendly brands, ending a brief period of aggressive pricing that had lowered costs for consumers.
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