Irish Vape Tax: What It Is, When It Starts, and How OB Vape Is Protecting Prices From 1 November, Ireland is introducing an excise duty (“vape tax”) on e-liquid. This page explains the new tax, how it affects prices in Ireland, and why OB Vape’s prices will not increase while our large pre-tax Irish stock lasts. Quick Summary Start date: 1 November. Rate: €0.50 per ml of e-liquid (excise), applied at first supply in the State (on top of VAT and normal costs). Who pays it first? The first supplier in Ireland (usually manufacturer/importer/wholesaler) accounts for the new excise. That cost then flows through the chain. OB Vape price protection: We have secured large pre-tax stock purchased from Irish suppliers. While that inventory lasts, our prices are frozen for those items. What should customers do? Popular products are moving fast. Stock up on your favourites so you don’t miss out on pre-tax pricing. Important: OB Vape’s current Irish-sourced inventory is not subject to the new excise. Once that specific stock sells through and is replenished post-tax, suppliers’ increased costs will likely flow into retail prices. Why OB Vape Prices Are Frozen (While Stock Lasts) We’ve front-loaded our purchasing with Irish-sourced inventory ahead of 1 November. Because that stock is already in the State and was first supplied pre-tax, the new excise does not apply to it. That’s why we can hold prices on those lines until our pre-tax batches are gone. Fresh replenishments purchased after 1 November will reflect the new supplier costs and excise. Expected Price Effects in Ireland Below are illustrative before/after ranges seen across Ireland when the €0.50/ml excise is added upstream (final retail depends on brand, supplier pricing, and promotions). OB Vape pricing remains at the “Before Tax” level while our pre-tax stock lasts. Product Type Typical Size Before Tax (Ireland) After Tax (Indicative) Notes Nic Salt / Freebase E-Liquid 10 ml €5.00 €11–€15+ €0.50/ml excise adds ~€5 before VAT & margins. Shortfill E-Liquid 50 ml €10–€15 €35–€55+ Excise on the liquid in bottle; nic-shots purchased separately also carry excise per ml. Shortfill E-Liquid 100 ml €20–€25 €70–€85+ Large bottles see the biggest absolute increase because excise is per ml. Disposable Vape (typical) ≈12 ml €10–€15 €20–€30+ Excise adds ~€6 on 12 ml before VAT & margins. Good news for OB Vape customers: Because we bought heavily from Irish suppliers before 1 November, our prices remain at the “Before Tax” level while that stock lasts. When a line sells out and we re-order post-tax, new supplier costs will apply. How to Save Money in Ireland Right Now Stock up on favourites: Pre-tax Irish stock is limited and demand is very high. Switch to refillables: A refillable pod kit + larger bottles (e.g., OB 80 ml) gives far more e-liquid for the money than disposables. Ask us for alternatives: If a specific flavour sells out, we’ll recommend a like-for-like option from our pre-tax inventory. FAQ: Irish Vape Tax & OB Vape Pricing When does the Irish vape tax start? From 1 November. How much is the tax? An excise of €0.50 per ml of e-liquid is added at first supply in the State (separate to VAT). Why are OB Vape’s prices not increasing now? We secured large pre-tax batches from Irish suppliers ahead of 1 November. That inventory was first supplied before the excise start date, so we can keep prices unchanged while it lasts. Will prices increase later? Once a line sells out and we re-order from suppliers after 1 November, new supplier costs including excise will apply. We’ll still work hard to keep pricing competitive in Ireland. Are zero-nicotine products affected? The excise applies per ml of e-liquid under the Irish rules. Practical retail impacts vary by product type and supplier pricing; we’ll flag any exceptions on individual product pages. Best value in Ireland right now? Refillable pod kits + larger bottles (e.g., OB 80 ml) give the best “€/ml”. They’re ideal for Irish vapers switching from disposables and wanting consistent flavour at a lower cost per day. Why Buy from OB Vape (Ireland) Prices frozen while pre-tax stock lasts — we moved early for Irish customers. Next-day delivery across Ireland on most orders. Huge selection of e-liquids, pod kits, and accessories for Irish vapers. Local, family-run Irish business with friendly support. Price-match promise: If you find it cheaper in Ireland, email info@obvape.ie and we’ll match it. Bottom line for Irish vapers: Our prices stay the same while our Irish pre-tax stock lasts. Demand is very high — for best value, stock up now or switch to a refillable kit and larger bottles. Keywords for Irish vapers: vape tax Ireland, e-liquid tax Ireland, cheap vape liquid Ireland, best value vape Ireland, nic salt Ireland, refillable vape kits Ireland, OB Vape Drogheda, prices frozen while stock lasts.
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