New Fuel Price Tariff: Price Hike for Diesel, Price Cut for Gasoline
Following the end of the sliding scale (eşel mobil) system on October 1st, diesel prices were increased by 6 liras and 39 kuruş, while gasoline prices were reduced by 96 kuruş as of midnight on October 10th.
While fluctuations in fuel prices continue, a new adjustment was made to diesel and gasoline prices as of midnight on October 10th. The changes at the pump following the removal of the sliding scale system drew attention.
End of the Sliding Scale System
Following the termination on October 1st of the sliding scale system, which was implemented to prevent global fluctuations and exchange rate movements from being reflected onto consumers, sharp movements began to be observed at fuel pumps.
Midnight Price Hike and Cut
As of midnight on October 10th, the boards at fuel stations changed. While a price hike of 6 liras and 39 kuruş was applied to the liter price of diesel, a price cut of 96 kuruş was made on the liter price of gasoline.
Current Istanbul Prices
Following the adjustments, gasoline became 83.80 TL, diesel 96.60 TL, and LPG 41.20 TL on the European Side of Istanbul. On the Anatolian Side, gasoline was set at 83.60 TL, diesel at 96.50 TL, and LPG at 40.60 TL.
New Tariffs in Ankara and İzmir
In Ankara, gasoline was sold for 84.80 TL, diesel for 97.70 TL, and LPG for 41.29 TL; whereas in İzmir, it was updated as 85.10 TL for gasoline, 98.00 TL for diesel, and 41.20 TL for LPG.