Ukraine plans to increase the excise duty on cigarettes, alcohol, and fuel to harmonize with EU norms.
A schedule of annual rate increases until 2028 has been established for all excise goods. In particular, the excise tax on tobacco products will be equated to the euro, the tax rate will gradually increase to €90 for 1,000 cigarettes. As well, the excise tax on gasoline will rise from €215.5 per 1,000 liters to €359; on diesel fuel, it will rise from €139.5 to €330; and on liquefied gas from €52 to €70. It is also expected that excise