Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary ...

Consumers will be paying more for their favourite alcoholic and tobacco products as the government increases excise duties.

Government will adjust the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products at above the expected inflation rate in the 2025/26 financial year.According to the 2025 National Treasury Budget Review ...