Japan Tobacco Company Applies for Price Increase

Sep.02.2022

Japanese tobacco company raises prices on 41 brands by 20-30 yen, while Plume Tech increases price by 10 yen.

Recently, Japan Tobacco Inc. announced that it has applied to the Minister of Finance to raise the prices of 41 brand names by 20 to 30 yen.

In addition, JT has announced that they will limit their price increase to between 10 to 20 Japanese yen. Plume Tech has raised their price from 570 to 580 Japanese yen, while Plume Tech Plus, who previously applied for a price increase, will maintain their current price of 580 Japanese yen.

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