Cigarette prices on the rise

Cigarette prices are going up much to the dismay of smokers. Winston-Salem based Reynolds American has announced that it will match a price increase by competing cigarette maker Altria Group. That means both companies are raising prices by 6 cents a pack starting Monday. Reynolds brands include Camel and Pall Mall. Altria's makes Marlboro cigarettes. The move follows two rounds of hikes last year. The average price for a pack of Marlboro cigarettes in a convenience store is now more than $5.