Natural gas prices have risen! Here are the increased tariffs

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) has announced new hike rates regarding natural gas connection and service fees. In accordance with the decision published in the Official Gazette, the new tariffs to be applied in 2025 have been increased at rates ranging from 43.65 percent to 77.96 percent. This increase will be effective for all services, primarily subscription and security deposit fees.

DETAILS OF THE NEW INCREASED TARIFFS

The increased tariffs for the 2025 natural gas connection and service fees announced by EMRA are as follows:

Subscriber connection fee: 6,154 TL (77.96 percent)

Additional subscriber connection fee: 5,353 TL/100m² (77.95 percent)

Connection inspection and approval fee: First 100 meters: 3,471 TL (47.07 percent)

Additional 1 meter: 22 TL (46.66 percent)

Security deposit fees: Combi boiler: 3,035 TL/unit (45.42 percent)

Stove: 2,673 TL/residence (45.66 percent)

Central system: 2,673 TL/BBS (45.66 percent)

Stove (cooktop): 181 TL (43.65 percent)

Water heater: 362 TL (43.65 percent)

Prepaid meter replacement fee: 1,630 TL (47.11 percent)

Meter connection-disconnection fee: 157 TL (46.72 percent)

Service box removal fee: 1,384 TL (47.07 percent).

Installation fees according to meter types

Internal installation processing fees according to natural gas meter types have also been increased:

G4, G6: 277 TL/unit (47.34 percent)

G10, G16, G25: 519 TL/unit (47.02 percent)

G40, G65, G100: 1,031 TL/unit (47.07 percent)

G160, G250, G400: 1,572 TL/unit (47.05 percent)

Larger than G400: 2,118 TL/unit (47.08 percent)

Column line: 277 TL/project (47.34 percent)

Preliminary project: 92 TL/project (46.03 percent).

INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED

The new tariffs will be published in a continuously accessible manner on the official websites of natural gas distribution companies. Subscribers will be able to easily access the prices online and obtain up-to-date information.

WHICH AREAS WILL THE INCREASED TARIFFS AFFECT?

The new tariffs, which will be effective as of 2025, cover all users who will be affected by natural gas connections, security deposits, and meter transactions. The significant increase in prices, especially for subscription and installation procedures, may create a financial burden on individuals.