Sounds like that increase is a combo of the 70-cent increase PM applied to all of their brands for March, and maybe a tax increase for your area. I heard of some states raising their state taxes on cigs.
The fed tax will come on April 1st. Based on that $5.80 price you paid, the fed tax increase will make that Marlboro pack $6.40 for you in a month from now.
Look on the bright side. At least your pack is cheaper than a Marlboro pack by me. If you think $5.80 is an outrage, imagine trying to pay 8-9 bucks for one pack!
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