Vodka Has Risen Sharply in Price in Russia This Year, Mainly Due to the Rising Excise Tax
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Despite this, the Russians are drinking it more and more.
Vodka is rising rapidly in Russia, but consumption continues to grow. From the beginning of the year to May 18, the average retail price of the drink increased by 12.2%, and compared to the same period last year, the increase in price reached almost 15%, Dmitry Vostrikov, executive director of the Rusprodsoyuz association, told TASS. According to him, the main factor that led to the increase in prices is the increase in excise duties on alcoholi…
Average retail prices for vodka in Russia as of May 18 this year increased by 14.9 percent compared to the same date in 2025. Since the beginning of 2026, this means an increase in price of 12.2 percent. This was reported by the TASS agency and The Moscow Times. “One of the main reasons for the increase in prices is the increase in excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. The increase in excise taxes has a direct impact on the final price of the pro…
It is one of the most expensive alcoholic beverages in the country and now costs almost 950 rubles (about 13 euros) per liter
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