A new vape tax takes effect today, introduced as part of Budget 2026. The tax applies to the liquid used in all vape products, regardless of nicotine content. Disposable vapes will rise The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Fueling a Return to Teenage Vaping The New York Times Vaping Taxes by State, 2026 E Cigarette and Vape Tax Rates Public Health and Revenue Implications These adjustments are part of a broader multi year strategy to curb the consumption of health impacting commodities while ensuring fiscal health. Health advocates, including the Sin Tax Coalition, 2025 State Tax Guide on Vapes and Nicotine Everything You Need to Know About the UK Vape Tax EDGE Vaping