July 26, 2026 Fuel Prices: Gasoline 67.05 TL, Diesel 78.52 TL

Fuel prices in Turkey are climbing again, driven by volatile exchange rates and rising excise taxes. As of Sunday, July 26, 2026, gasoline and diesel prices in major cities continue to strain consumers' daily budgets.

Istanbul's Fuel Pulse: European vs Anatolian Side

■European Side: Gasoline 67.05 TL, Diesel 78.52 TL, LPG 31.19 TL

■Anatolian Side: Gasoline 66.90 TL, Diesel 78.37 TL, LPG 30.59 TL

■The price gap is modest, with gasoline and LPG differing by 0.15 TL and diesel by 0.15 TL.

Nationwide Prices: Regional Variations

■Ankara: Gasoline 66.80 TL, Diesel 78.40 TL

■Izmir: Gasoline 66.95 TL, Diesel 78.45 TL

■These disparities stem from local distribution costs and region‑specific tax applications.

Exchange Rate and Excise Tax: The Dual Price Drivers

■Exchange rate: 1 USD = 19.10 TL (up 0.6% over the past 24 hours)

■Excise tax: 30% on gasoline, 40% on diesel remain in effect.

■Global oil price: Brent Crude at $85/barrel, sustaining upward pressure on domestic fuel costs.

Market dynamics are being fed by the combination of exchange‑rate movements and excise‑tax hikes. Turkey's reliance on imported energy and the uncertainty surrounding global oil prices make short‑term price stabilization challenging. The CBRT's foreign‑exchange policy and any potential excise‑tax revisions will be pivotal in shaping the price trajectory. Dr. Aslıhan Demir, Macro‑Economics and Monetary‑Policy Specialist