On the night of July 16, a 20 percent increase in gasoline and diesel prices came in Turkey. reportedNew Act.
A liter of gasoline cost 28.05 lira, or approximately $1.07, and diesel cost 26.32 lira (about $1.01) at gas stations the day before. After the decision on the fuel hike was published in the Official Gazette, gasoline rose to 34.08 liras per liter, diesel from 1.30 dollars to 32.04 liras, and diesel to 1.22 liras.
At the beginning of the year, the liter of gasoline was 21.14 liras, 0.81 dollars. caused Haberturk data.
The media attributed this trend to the increase in the value added tax at the beginning of the month. Reuters clarifiedIt was announced that the tax from 2.52 liras on gasoline increased to 7.52 liras (0.1 dollars) per liter, and the tax from 2.05 liras in diesel increased to 7.05 liras.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Finance, this decision will make it possible to compensate for the losses of the February earthquakes, which was estimated at 104 billion dollars in March, and to support the reserves. registered Bloomberg. At the same time, it is being followed on the broadcast that this situation may lead to an increase in inflation.
According to the National Statistical Institute, the inflation rate in Turkey reached 79.6% in July, up from 78.62% a month ago.
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