17.03.2026 12:30
The rising oil prices due to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz are reflected as an increase in fuel prices. Starting from Wednesday, there will be an increase of 2.16 TL in gasoline, while most of the increase is covered by the Eşel Mobil system. Only 54 kuruş of this increase will be reflected at the pump. With this increase, fuel prices will have changed a total of 11 times since the beginning of the war.
The impact of the ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on global oil prices continues to reflect on fuel prices in Turkey. A price increase for gasoline per liter is expected to be implemented starting from midnight tonight.
THE MAJORITY OF THE INCREASE WILL BE COVERED BY SPECIAL CONSUMPTION TAX
According to information obtained from industry sources, as of March 18, 2026, there has been a cost increase of 2 lira and 16 kuruş in the price of gasoline per liter. However, under the escalator mobile system, 75% of this increase, which amounts to 1 lira and 62 kuruş, will be covered by the government through the special consumption tax. Thus, only 54 kuruş of the increase will be directly reflected in pump prices.
THE 11TH INCREASE IS ON THE WAY
Since the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on February 28, fuel prices at the pump have changed a total of 11 times. The geopolitical tension in the region and supply concerns have led to rapid fluctuations in prices.
THE HORMUZ CRISIS TRIGGERED PRICES
The escalating tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran has increased risks in the Strait of Hormuz, which provides a significant portion of the world's oil supply. The fluctuations in Brent crude oil prices and the volatility in the exchange rate have also pushed fuel prices higher in the domestic market.
CRITICAL THRESHOLD FOR DIESEL
While the escalator mobile system is activated for gasoline, risks are growing on the diesel side. Industry representatives warn that the escalator mobile limit for diesel has been reached, indicating that potential new price increases could be directly passed on to consumers. This situation is expected to increase transportation and production costs, thereby putting pressure on inflation.
NEW PRICES IN METROPOLITAN CITIES
After the price increase, it is expected that the price of gasoline per liter in metropolitan cities will rise to 61.95 TL in the European side of Istanbul, 61.80 TL in the Asian side, 62.92 TL in Ankara, 63.19 TL in Izmir, and 63.74 TL in Adana. No changes are anticipated for diesel and autogas prices for tonight.