How Much Will Vapes Cost After October 2026?
If you're wondering how much vapes will cost after October 2026, the short answer is: more — vape prices are going up across the board, and the increase depends on how much e-liquid each product holds. The new UK Vaping Products Duty adds 22p per ml of e-liquid (about 26.4p per ml once VAT is added). This guide breaks down the exact price rises with real worked examples, so you know what to expect and what to stock up on before 1 October 2026.
Contents
- 1. How the New Price Is Worked Out
- 2. E-Liquid & Shortfill Prices After the Tax
- 3. Prefilled Pods & Big-Puff Kits After the Tax
- 4. Top-Seller Price Table (Current vs After Tax)
- 5. Vape Tax at a Glance
- 6. FAQ
1. How the New Price Is Worked Out
The Vaping Products Duty is charged per millilitre of e-liquid:
- Duty: 22p per ml (£2.20 per 10ml)
- Plus VAT: 20% is charged on top of the duty
- Real increase at the till: 22p × 1.20 = 26.4p per ml
So to estimate any product's new price, multiply its e-liquid volume by 26.4p and add it to today's price. A 10ml bottle rises by about £2.64; a 100ml bottle by about £26.40.
2. E-Liquid & Shortfill Prices After the Tax
| Product | Volume | Duty (22p/ml) | New price example (incl VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ml nic salt | 10ml | £2.20 | £3.49 → ~£6.13 |
| 50ml shortfill | 50ml | £11.00 | £8.99 → ~£22.19 |
| 100ml shortfill | 100ml | £22.00 | £14.99 → ~£41.39 |
| Box of 10 (10 × 10ml) | 100ml | £22.00 | £17.99 → ~£44.39 |
Bottles and boxes hold the most liquid, so they see the biggest jumps. Buying a box of 10 now can save you over £26 versus after the tax.
3. Prefilled Pods & Big-Puff Kits After the Tax
Prefilled pod kits and big-puff devices (like Hayati and Lost Mary) hold less liquid than a 100ml bottle, so the increase per unit is smaller — but it still adds up, especially on multi-packs.
- 2ml prefilled pod: about +53p
- 12ml pod kit (2ml + 10ml refill): about +£3.17
- 24ml pod pack (2 × 12ml): about +£6.34
See the exact figures for the most popular kits in our Hayati & Lost Mary prices after the vape tax guide.
4. Top-Seller Price Table (Current vs After Tax)
| Product | Liquid | Price now | Est. after tax | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayati 25K Kit | 12ml | £9.79 | ~£12.96 | +£3.17 |
| Hayati 25K Pods (2-pack) | 24ml | £6.99 | ~£13.33 | +£6.34 |
| Hayati 6K Kit | 12ml | £7.39 | ~£10.56 | +£3.17 |
| Elux Legend — Box of 10 | 100ml | £17.99 | ~£44.39 | +£26.40 |
| Lost Mary Nera Refill | 12ml | £4.99 | ~£8.16 | +£3.17 |
Estimates based on £2.20/10ml duty + 20% VAT and current e-liquid volumes. Final prices may vary by retailer.
5. Vape Tax at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When does it start? | 1 October 2026 |
| How much? | 22p/ml duty (~26.4p/ml incl VAT) |
| What's taxed? | All e-liquid, incl 0mg |
| What's not taxed? | Devices, coils, batteries, nic pouches |
| Biggest rises? | Boxes & 100ml shortfills (+£26) |
| How to save? | Buy before 1 October 2026 |
6. FAQ
How much will vapes cost after October 2026?
Each product rises by about 26.4p per ml of e-liquid it contains. A 10ml bottle rises ~£2.64; a 100ml box ~£26.40.
Will a box of 10 e-liquids really go up by £26?
Yes — a box of 10 holds 100ml, and 100ml × 26.4p ≈ £26.40 added.
Do prefilled pods go up too?
Yes, but by less — a 2ml pod rises about 53p, a 12ml pod kit about £3.17.
Is it cheaper to buy now?
Yes. Anything bought before 1 October 2026 is at today's, pre-tax price.
The Bottom Line
After 1 October 2026, vape prices rise by roughly 26.4p per ml of liquid. Big bottles and boxes see the largest increases, so stocking up now — especially on multi-packs — locks in today's prices and saves the most.