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Turkey fuel prices face volatility amid diesel hikes and upcoming tax changes
Turkey is facing significant volatility in fuel prices. On September 25, diesel prices saw an increase of approximately 2.55 TL per liter, following a previous reduction. This hike has raised concerns among agricultural and transport sectors regarding rising production and logistics costs.
Looking ahead, a major shift is expected on October 1, 2026, when the 'eşel mobil' tax balancing mechanism is scheduled to end. This mechanism was designed to cushion consumers from international oil price fluctuations by adjusting the Special Consumption Tax (SCT). Without a new government intervention, the end of this system could trigger a record-breaking gasoline price hike of approximately 12.48 TL per liter, driven by the SCT rising from 4.43 TL to 14.83 TL per liter, plus associated VAT increases.
Entities
Aşkale Municipality · Dan Jørgensen · Energy Market Regulatory Authority · European Union · Eyüp Kılıç · Kestel Chamber of Agriculture · Ministry of Treasury and Finance · Petrol Ofisi · Rauf Saklı · Republic of Türkiye · Republican People's Party · Turkey
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- [● 19 SOURCES] The 'eşel mobil' tax balancing mechanism for gasoline is scheduled to end on October 1, 2026. bolgehaber67.net · www.yesilafsin.com · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr · artvingazetesi.com.tr · +14 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] A diesel price increase of approximately 2.55 TL was applied on September 25. besniyenibakis.com · www.bolgegazetesivan.com · www.hamlegazetesi.com.tr · www.konhaber.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Gasoline Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) is expected to rise from 4.43 TL to 14.83 TL per liter upon the end of the mechanism. bolgehaber67.net · www.yesilafsin.com · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The end of the tax mechanism could lead to a total gasoline price increase of approximately 12.48 TL per liter. bolgehaber67.net · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.aydinlik.com.tr · bazaartimes.com · anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen stated that Europe could face its toughest winter since 2022 due to rising diesel prices.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel prices have increased by approximately 20 percent recently, impacting agricultural production costs. www.kentgazetesi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel prices have increased by approximately 20 percent recently. www.kentgazetesi.com