Costs for food have risen faster than for cigarettes.

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local think tank

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When

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT · 2h 46m ago

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Why

Raising concern that smoking remains too affordable.

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The study indicates a disparity in inflation rates between essential goods and potentially harmful products, suggesting a need to re-evaluate pricing strategies or taxation.

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The Star
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2026/07/15/when-inflation-hits-food-prices-harder-than-cigarettes
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