See what vaping costs you each week, month and year, and how much you save compared with smoking.
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UK vaping rules and duty
| Change | Date |
|---|---|
| Sale of disposable (single-use) vapes banned in England, Scotland and Wales | 1 June 2025 |
| Vaping Products Duty of £2.20 per 10 ml on all e-liquid, with or without nicotine | 1 October 2026 |
| All vaping products on sale must carry a duty stamp | 1 April 2027 |
VAT is charged on top of the duty, so a 10 ml bottle carries about £2.64 in duty and VAT on it.
Vaping and health
The NHS says nicotine vaping is less harmful than smoking and can help you quit, but it isn’t completely harmless and the long-term effects aren’t known. Children and people who don’t smoke should not vape. Your local stop smoking service can give free advice, and sometimes a free vape kit.
Frequently asked questions
Is vaping cheaper than smoking?
Usually. The NHS estimates vaping costs about a third as much as smoking, once you’ve bought the kit.
How much is the UK vape tax?
£2.20 per 10 ml of e-liquid from 1 October 2026, plus VAT.
Are disposable vapes banned?
Yes, their sale has been banned in England, Scotland and Wales since 1 June 2025.
Is anything stored?
No, it runs in your browser.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Introduction of Vaping Products Duty
- GOV.UK: Vaping Products Duty and duty stamps
- NHS Better Health: Vaping to quit smoking
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