Inflation Rates in Istanbul Showed a Slowdown in August

According to Istanbul Chamber of Commerce data, retail prices in Istanbul increased by 1.66 percent monthly and 34.96 percent annually in August 2026.

Monthly and Annual Inflation Rates

According to Istanbul Chamber of Commerce data, monthly inflation in retail prices realization stood at 1.66 percent in August. In the previous month, July, this rate was recorded at 2.06 percent monthly.

Annual inflation in retail prices was measured at 34.96 percent. In the previous period, the annual rate of increase was recorded at 35.20 percent.

Highest Increases and Decreases on a Sectoral Basis

Compared to the previous month, the highest monthly price increase was observed in the health expenditure group with a rate of 9.77 percent.

The highest decrease in prices was recorded in the clothing and footwear expenditure group with a rate of 0.66 percent.

Changes in Other Expenditure Groups

In August, increases of 4.42 percent in the transportation group, 3.69 percent in the communication group, and 2.50 percent in the recreation and culture group took place.

Price increases of 2.01 percent in the housing group, 1.60 percent in the household goods group, and 1.54 percent in the restaurants and hotels group were monitored.

An increase of 1.47 percent in the education group, 1.30 percent in food and non-alcoholic beverages, 1.03 percent in miscellaneous goods and services, and 0.77 percent in alcoholic beverages and tobacco was observed.