Vape Tax Petition: What Vapers Are Saying
The upcoming UK Vape Tax has prompted a strong reaction from vapers, with many searching for a vape tax petition and asking whether the increase can be stopped. Here's an honest look at the reaction, what a petition can and can't do, and the practical steps you can take before prices rise on 1 October 2026.
Contents
- 1. Why Vapers Are Reacting
- 2. Is There a Vape Tax Petition?
- 3. Can the Tax Still Change?
- 4. What You Can Actually Do Now
- 5. FAQ
1. Why Vapers Are Reacting
Many vapers switched from smoking specifically because vaping is cheaper and widely seen as less harmful. The new duty — £2.20 per 10ml, about 26.4p per ml with VAT — noticeably increases the cost of e-liquid, especially larger bottles and boxes. Understandably, some worry it could push ex-smokers back toward cigarettes.
It's worth noting the Government is raising tobacco duty on the same day, so vaping stays considerably cheaper than smoking — but the price gap narrows.
Much of the reaction has played out online — on Reddit, social media and vaping forums — where vapers are sharing concerns about the vape tax and passing around petition links.
2. Is There a Vape Tax Petition?
Petitions against vaping tax changes have appeared on the UK Government and Parliament petitions site and on campaign platforms in the past. If a petition on the official petitions.parliament.uk site reaches 10,000 signatures, the Government must respond; at 100,000 it may be considered for debate in Parliament. Always check the official site for any live, verified petition rather than relying on social-media links.
3. Can the Tax Still Change?
The duty is set through the Finance Bill and is scheduled to take effect on 1 October 2026. While tax policy can be amended, a change before the start date is not something to count on. The sensible assumption is that prices will rise as announced.
4. What You Can Actually Do Now
- Stock up before 1 October 2026 — purchases made now are at today's, pre-tax prices.
- Buy higher-volume products (boxes, bundles) — these see the biggest increases, so the saving is largest.
- Switch to refillable pod kits to keep your ongoing cost per puff down.
- Check the official petitions site if you want to add your voice.
5. FAQ
Is there a petition against the vape tax?
Petitions have appeared before; check the official petitions.parliament.uk site for any current, verified one. At 10,000 signatures the Government must respond; at 100,000 it may be debated.
Can the vape tax be stopped?
The duty is set to begin on 1 October 2026. Policy can change, but it's wise to plan for the increase.
Will the tax push people back to smoking?
It's a concern raised by vapers, though tobacco duty rises on the same day, so vaping stays cheaper than smoking.
What's the best thing to do before it starts?
Stock up on your regular products before 1 October 2026 to pay today's prices.
The Bottom Line
The vape tax has sparked real concern, and some vapers are backing petitions. Whatever happens with campaigns, the duty is scheduled for 1 October 2026 — so the most reliable way to save is to buy your favourites now, before prices rise.
Get ahead of the change — explore our best-selling vapes or shop everything and stock up before 1 October 2026.