Price war over Spanish cigarettes

Anybody notice any difference since the introduction of the new anti-smoking law in January? Well, I wouldn't because I hardly ever go out and do not have a place of work, but there have been reports that numerous small bars that had opted for no-smoking at New Year, have done a 180 degree turn and gone back to smoking because they were losing custom.

Amid the apparent failure of this effort, the tobacco companies too must have felt some effects, because currently they are scrambling over each other to cut prices.

Unlike Leslie at at Scribbles from Tenerife, I have no intention of giving up my last vice. Heck, I save too much money.

Besides, if the evil weed is good enough for Prime Minister Jose Louis Rodriguez Zapatero - who has already been accused of breaking the law - then it's good enough for me. :)

Price war over Spanish cigarettes

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 Tenerife Scribbler wrote (on February 03, 2006 12:27 AM)  

As a patron of the odd restaurant and bar, I haven't noticed many bars yet changing their policy, but I'm sure they will. Nevertheless, you?ve inspired me to write a fuller report of my experiences from the field!

 Pamela wrote (on February 03, 2006 1:36 PM)  

Thanks Leslie,

Actually, that will be very valuable information, not just for us, but for visitors to know what to expect so that non-smokers know how to avoid smoke and smokers know how to avoid breaking the law.