HMRC's new £300 tax for vapers to be in force within days

Half of vapers have no idea the rules are changingNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)11:48, 04 Sep 2026Updated 11:50, 04 Sep 2026The cost of vaping will rise by nearly £300 a year when a new tax law comes into force next month. Vaping Products Duty will tax e-liquid at a flat rate of 22p per millilitre - or £2.20 per 10ml - plus 20 per cent VAT. The price of a 10ml bottle will rise by at least £2.64.‌Assuming a vaper uses two 10ml bottles of e-liquid each week, the tax would increase their spending by around £275 a year, equivalent to £5.28 a week. This means if these rates remain in place they can expect to spend £8,220 more over a 30-year period than they would have prior to the rise in taxes.‌HMRC has estimated 5.1 million people will be affected by the duty, while the Offi