Istanbul's September 2026 Inflation Data Announced
In Istanbul, retail prices increased by 2.11 percent month-on-month in September, while the annual inflation rate stood at 33.55 percent.
According to data for September 2026 released by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, the index tracking retail price movements in Istanbul recorded a monthly increase of 2.11 percent. The annual rate of change in consumer prices was calculated as 33.55 percent.
Change in Retail Prices
According to the 2023-based data shared by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, the Istanbul Consumer Price Index rose by 2.11 percent in September compared to the previous month.
In the same period, the inflation rate representing the annual retail price increase was realized at 33.55 percent.
Increase in Wholesale Prices
The Wholesale Price Index, which indicates activity in the wholesale trade market, recorded a 1.96 percent increase in September compared to the previous month.
While the annual rate of change in wholesale prices was recorded at 25.90 percent, the annual average rate of change stood at 23.11 percent.
September's Price Hike Champion
Among expenditure groups based on retail prices in September, the highest price increase was observed in the education expenditures group with a rate of 22.59 percent.
It was assessed that the start of the new academic year played a significant role in this marked increase in the education group.
Rates in Other Expenditure Groups
Education expenditures were followed by transportation with 4.60 percent, various goods and services with 2.96 percent, and restaurants and hotels with 2.42 percent.
The communication group increased by 2.24 percent, household goods by 1.93 percent, recreation and culture by 1.73 percent, and housing by 1.69 percent.
Sectors with Limited Increases
In retail prices, the clothing and footwear group experienced a limited increase of 0.91 percent in September, while the food and non-alcoholic beverages group saw a 0.14 percent rise.
No price changes were observed during this period in the alcoholic beverages and tobacco, as well as health expenditure groups.
Wholesale Sectoral Price Distribution
In September wholesale prices, fuels and energy materials rose by 6.56 percent, minerals by 4.99 percent, and construction materials by 4.89 percent.
In the same period, the unprocessed materials group increased by 4.15 percent and the chemicals group by 1.31 percent.
Areas Experiencing Declines in Wholesale Prices
When wholesale price movements were examined, it was observed that a 0.68 percent decrease was recorded in the food products group in September.
It was determined that no price change occurred in the textiles group throughout September.