France CPI: tobacco
France CPI: tobacco stood at 103.29 in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price index table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1996 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price index table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Index | |||||||||||
| All households - Tobacco | 103.29 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.3 | 103.22 | 103.21 | 103.21 | 102.92 | 102.49 | 100.08 | |
| All households - COICOP classification: 00 - All items | 103.07 | 103.35 | 102.68 | 102.11 | 102.38 | 102.25 | 101.21 | 100.24 | 99.62 | 99.95 |
Understanding france CPI: tobacco
Retail price tracking for cigarettes, cigars, rolling tobacco, and related smoking accessories defines the precise boundaries of this specialized index. It captures commercial pricing adjustments implemented by manufacturers alongside governmental excise duty increases and retail margin shifts. By isolating this single product category, the measure offers a transparent view of how tobacco-specific fiscal policies impact consumer outlays independently of other retail sectors.
Reading this dataset requires noting that price movements typically occur in abrupt steps following legislated tax alterations rather than continuous monthly progression. Early flash figures are exceptionally reliable because tobacco prices are heavily monitored and rarely subject to retroactive administrative revisions. Year-on-year evaluations provide the most accurate assessment of cumulative price growth over extended periods, neutralizing base effects from past tax events. Comparing this series with broader manufactured goods measures demonstrates the unique divergence caused by continuous excise duty increases.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific items are monitored within this tobacco-focused index?
- Cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, rolling tobacco, and smoking accessories are tracked.
- Why do price shifts in this series often appear as sudden steps?
- Changes are usually tied to scheduled government excise tax hikes rather than continuous market supply adjustments.
- Do early estimates for tobacco prices require frequent revisions?
- Revisions are rare because retail prices for tobacco products are strictly regulated and publicly documented.