Substantial scientific evidence shows that higher cigarette prices result in lower overall cigarette consumption...

June 26, 2007 - Substantial scientific evidence shows that higher cigarette prices result in lower overall cigarette consumption. Most studies indicate that a 10% increase in price will reduce overall cigarette consumption by 3% to 5%. Youth, minorities, and low-income smokers are two to three times more likely to quit or smoke less than other smokers in response to price increases.(Reducing Tobacco Use: A Report of the Surgeon General - 2000).

Did you ever wonder what's the cheapest pack of cigarettes at your local convenience store??? Maybe it's Bailey's, Basic, Pyramid, Niagara, Pyramid or USA Gold. I'm afraid that large tobacco companies already control, this aspect of the business in most cases. Take for example one c-store - an R.J. Reynold's Tobacco Co. controlled store. There's an agreement that no pack of cigarettes can sell below the price of Doral. (TobaccoWatch.org)