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Will my fags cost more?
Imperial Brands is a big player in the tobacco market, so their cost-cutting could impact prices. While this story focuses on job cuts, companies often adjust product prices to offset financial changes. Keep an eye on your usual brands like Winston, as price hikes could be a way for them to recover costs or boost profits.
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Cigarette maker Imperial Brands is cutting thousands of jobs to lower costsThis explainer came from a news story
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