A new expectation for an increase in fuel prices due to the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) has emerged. Following the redetermination of fixed SCT amounts for unleaded gasoline types with the Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette dated October 1, it is stated that the gradual tax increase previously initiated for diesel is now being reflected in gasoline as well.
Journalist Olcay Aydilek stated in a post on his social media account that an SCT-based hike of 4.15 TL for gasoline and 3.60 TL for diesel is on the agenda starting Sunday, November 1. However, uncertainty remains regarding the date and manner in which the increase will be reflected at the pump.
"Markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday. To date, hikes calculated from Friday, when markets closed, have been reflected at the beginning of the week. Will this practice continue? Will it change? We shall see."
If the expected increase is implemented, it is calculated that as of October 26, 2026, the price per liter of diesel could exceed the 100 TL threshold in some major cities, and the price per liter of gasoline could exceed the 80 TL level based on current prices.
CURRENT PUMP PRICES
As of Monday, October 26, 2026, the gasoline, diesel, and LPG prices valid in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir are as follows:
| Region/Province | Gasoline | Diesel | LPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul European Side | 76.30 TL | 96.80 TL | 41.20 TL |
| Istanbul Anatolian Side | 76.10 TL | 96.60 TL | 40.60 TL |
| Ankara | 77.30 TL | 97.90 TL | 41.29 TL |
| Izmir | 77.50 TL | 98.10 TL | 41.20 TL |
Fuel prices vary depending on factors such as product price, exchange rates, tax regulations, and distribution-pump margins. Therefore, the reflection of the expected tax increase on final pump prices will be finalized once the implementation schedule becomes clear.
News Source: 12punto
