Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Don't put an extra duty on vape products

Closed 1,048 signatures

What the petition asks

We think that putting duty on vaping products of £2.20 per 10ml will lead to people smoking again. This is adding potentially £22 per 100ml liquid on top of the price. We think this is extremely excessive. We think it's an unfair duty on a product that contains no tobacco.
Smoking cessation products like patches and gum are subject to 5% VAT. Vaping is a popular smoking cessation product and is already subject to 20% VAT. We believe that making vaping more expensive, in part to reduce access to young people using them, is just putting a plaster on the problem. We think the issue is with rogue sellers and anyone selling to minors, not prices.

Timeline

6 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
6 May 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,048
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 6 Nov 2024
Closed 6 May 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.