Based on science and experience, we believe the proposed cigarette tax increase in Philadelphia will be effective both at raising substantial revenue and reducing smoking, especially among kids. The Chicago story Remembering that Philadelphias estimates are based, not on actual sale receipts, but on a limited sample survey, its useful to view Philadelphias expectations in context with other cities that have made revenue projections based on real cigarette sales
The industry is projected to reach USD 1,380.19 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9% from 2026 to 2034, driven by population growth in certain regions and sustained tobacco consumption despite anti-smoking initiatives
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