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Can I Refill My Hayati Pro Max Plus?

Can I Refill My Hayati Pro Max Plus?

Yes, the Hayati Pro Max Plus 6000 can be used again once the original e-liquid is finished, but it is not refilled in the same way as a traditional open pod kit. You don’t need to buy bottled e-liquid, open the pod or pour anything into the device.

Jan 1, Salman Essap
5 Mins
UK Vape Tax Dates: The Full 2026–2027 Timeline

UK Vape Tax Dates: The Full 2026–2027 Timeline

Every few years, something lands in the UK vaping market that genuinely changes the maths. Not a new brand, not a new coil, not a flavour ban rumour. Something structural. Something that rewrites what you actually pay at checkout. The 2026 Vaping Products Duty (VPD) is that thing, and unlike most regulatory changes that creep in gradually, this one hits in a single step. No phased introduction. No gradual price creep. A simple flat duty on each millilitre of vaping liquid sold in the UK, beginning 1 October 2026. If you vape regularly and haven't yet worked out when does vape tax start, or how the timeline affects the products you normally use, this article is for you.

Sep 5, Salman Essap
6 Mins
What the Vape Tax Means for UK Vapers?

What the Vape Tax Means for UK Vapers?

Most UK vapers know the vape tax is coming. Far fewer know what it actually does to the price of their specific products. A 10ml nic salt that costs £2.49 today could see a significant price increase after October once Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and VAT costs are reflected in the retail price. A £11.99 50ml shortfill could see a substantial increase once the £11.00 VPD and VAT and any associated retail pricing changes are reflected.

And if you vape 0mg nicotine-free liquid, thinking you’re outside the scope of the tax, you’re not. The Vaping Products Duty taxes every millilitre of e-liquid at the same rate regardless of nicotine content. This article cuts through the noise and gets right down to what you'll pay, which products have the highest price increases, and how you can take advantage of the six-month window from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Sep 5, Salman Essap
5 Mins
Refillable vs Prefilled Pods: How the Vape Tax Could Change Your Costs

Refillable vs Prefilled Pods: How the Vape Tax Could Change Your Costs

You've almost certainly already heard the news. From 1 October 2026, vaping liquid placed on the UK market will be subject to vaping products duty at 22p per ml, regardless of nicotine content. However, the impact on your overall vaping costs can vary depending on whether you use prefilled pods or a refillable system.

Both formats are subject to the same duty rate per millilitre, but the way you buy and replace your vaping liquid can make a significant difference to your overall costs. This guide looks at refillable vs prefilled pods cost after the tax comes into effect and where potential savings may be found. 

Sep 5, Salman Essap
6 Mins
Best Shortfills to Stock Up Before the Vape Tax

Best Shortfills to Stock Up Before the Vape Tax

Picture your usual 100ml shortfill sitting at roughly £10 to £15 today. From 1 October 2026, a 100ml bottle will be subject to £22 in vaping products duty before considering the VAT and any additional retail price impact. Add two 10ml nic shots and the total volume increases to 120ml, resulting in £26.40 in vaping products duty. The actual increase in the price you pay will depend on how the duty and VAT are passed on by retailers.

The new duty takes effect on 1 October 2026, although eligible unstamped stock produced or imported before that date can continue to be sold during the transitional period until 31 March 2027. For regular shortfill users, that makes September an important point to review existing favourites and consider reasonable stock levels before the new duty comes into effect.

Sep 5, Salman Essap
5 Mins