Major Fuel Price Hike Expectations and Current Tariffs
Expected increases in fuel items in line with Brent crude oil, exchange rates, and tax regulations, along with current price boards in major cities, have been announced.
As new price hikes are expected in fuel prices due to volatility in international markets, exchange rate fluctuations, and tax increases, the current pump prices in Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir as of September 30, 2026, have been determined.
Reasons Behind the Hike Expectation
Movements in Brent crude oil prices, fluctuations in exchange rates, and tax increases continue to have a direct impact on fuel prices.
Sliding Scale Support and SCT Decision
In accordance with the decree published in July, it was mandated that the sliding scale support (eşel mobil) on gasoline be reset on October 1, 2026.
Expected Price Increase Amounts
Based on calculations, price hikes are expected to take effect as of Thursday, October 1, amounting to 12.47 TL for gasoline, 3.60 TL for diesel, and 1.48 TL for LPG.
Possible Gradual Increase Schedule
Sector representatives and economic experts state that the Ministry of Treasury and Finance may make a new decision to spread the gasoline increase across months or reflect it at the pump all at once.
Istanbul European Side Prices
As of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the price of a liter of gasoline on the European side of Istanbul is 80.40 TL, diesel is 93.50 TL, and LPG is 34.99 TL.
Istanbul Asian Side Prices
On the Asian side of Istanbul, the price of a liter of gasoline is 80.30 TL, diesel is 93.30 TL, and LPG is applied as 34.40 TL.
Ankara and İzmir Current Tariffs
In Ankara, gasoline is sold for 81.40 TL, diesel for 94.60 TL, and LPG for 35.09 TL; in İzmir, gasoline is sold for 81.70 TL, diesel for 94.90 TL, and LPG for 34.99 TL.