Algeria plans to secure exclusive control over its tobacco market. The 2027 finance bill includes a reform that tightens the criteria for investing in the lucrative tobacco sector. The proposal follows the recent entry of Emirati investors into the Algerian market. Shortly after that involvement, the state‑owned tobacco company was dismantled. The new legislation seeks to limit foreign participation and protect domestic interests. Officials describe the measure as a way to prevent external dominance. The reform is part of broader economic adjustments announced for the upcoming fiscal year.