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Billions Burnt as Sri Lanka Delays Cigarette Tax Reforms

Source: Lanka News
Category: Politics
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: July 15, 2026 at 05:02

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Sri Lanka has forfeited more than Rs. 25 billion in potential tax revenue since the beginning of 2025 by failing to align cigarette taxes with international public health recommendations, raising fresh questions over the government’s tobacco taxation policy at a time of severe fiscal constraints. The findings, released by policy think tank VeritΓ© Research, estimate […] The post Billions Burnt as Sri Lanka Delays Cigarette Tax Reforms appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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