Sliding Scale Fuel System Ending and SCT Difference Will Be Reflected

As the countdown begins for a new era in fuel prices concerning millions of vehicle owners, increases due to the SCT difference are expected in gasoline, diesel, and LPG prices with the termination of the sliding scale application.

Sliding Scale Application is Ending

In accordance with the decision published in the Official Gazette dated July 3, 2026, the sliding scale application, which limited the impact of tax increases on fuel prices at the pump, will end on October 1.

With the end of the application, the SCT difference that the state needs to collect is expected to be reflected in pump prices.

Expected Increase Amounts

In line with current calculations, the anticipated increase amounts in pump prices as of October 1 have started to become clear.

According to the calculations, an increase including VAT of 12.47 TL for gasoline, 3.60 TL for diesel, and 1.48 TL for LPG autogas is projected.

International Markets and Oil Prices

Following the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the barrel price of Brent crude oil dropped from $106.9 to $99.50 following the decline in gold prices and Fed pressure.

While a barrel of Brent crude is trading at $99.50 in international futures markets, industry representatives expect the SCT differences to be reflected at the pump unless there is an extraordinary change.

System Implementation Process

The sliding scale system in Turkey was put into effect on March 4, 2026, due to the sharp rise in oil prices and supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran-US-Israel conflict.

While developments in the Strait of Hormuz increased concerns regarding global oil supply, this mechanism was implemented via the SCT in order to limit the impact on fuel prices and inflation.