Money into the pipe

For the first time since the beginning of the year, the largest tobacco manufacturers from the beginning of the year decided to increase maximum retail prices. This was written on Saturday "Kommersant" with reference to price lists to the products of tobacco companies British American Tobacco and JTI, sent by manufacturers to retail networks. These two companies control 54 percent of the Russian tobacco market.

Since November 1, both companies increase maximum retail prices for almost the entire range. So, BAT raised prices by an average of 1 ruble for all products, with the exception of cigarettes more than 80 rubles per pack. JTI raised prices for its brands by an average of 2 rubles.

The Director of Corporate Relations "BAT Russia" Alexander Lyuboy explained the increase in prices "Changing the situation in the market." According to him, the company took into account the growth of excise rates, inflation and sought to make cigarettes "less accessible to minors."

According to a newspaper source in a specialized trading company, the price of the entire range is going to increase the Russian office Altadis. And in December, an average of 15 percent will increase prices for products of the Non -tobacco tobacco factory.