We've got plenty of pre-duty stock available at our current prices

The UK's new Vaping Products Duty came into effect on 1 October 2026, bringing changes to the way vaping products are taxed.

But there's no need for our customers to see a price rise just yet.

The Druids Brew has plenty of pre-duty stock manufactured or imported before 1 October 2026, which remains eligible to be sold under HMRC's transitional arrangements until 31 March 2027.

This means we're able to continue offering our eligible pre-duty products at their current prices while this stock lasts.

What does the new Vape Duty mean?

From 1 October 2026, Vaping Products Duty applies to eligible vaping products at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid.

However, HMRC has introduced transitional arrangements for qualifying products that were manufactured or imported before the duty came into effect.

Eligible pre-duty products can continue to be sold without a duty stamp until 31 March 2027.

What does that mean for you?

Quite simply, our current prices remain in place on our eligible pre-duty stock.

We've already got stock in our warehouse that was produced or imported before the new duty came into effect, so we're not having to immediately change the prices of those products.

Once this pre-duty stock has sold through, new stock will be subject to the applicable Vaping Products Duty arrangements.

So if you've got your favourite flavours or products on your usual order list, there's no need to worry about an immediate price increase at The Druids Brew.

The transitional arrangements apply to qualifying vaping products manufactured or imported into the UK before 1 October 2026. The relevant products may be sold without a Vaping Products Duty stamp until 31 March 2027, subject to HMRC's requirements.

Thank you all for your continued support!