12.08.2026 09:50
The Ministry of Treasury and Finance is preparing to reduce the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) rates on diesel in order to combat inflation and curb rising fuel costs. The critical regulation, which closely concerns millions of citizens and producers, is expected to be published in the Official Gazette tonight and take effect.
The Ministry of Treasury and Finance, aiming to minimize the reflection of rising oil prices in global markets on domestic fuel costs, is taking another significant step to support the disinflation process. Having previously activated the "Automatic Stabilizer System" (Eşel Mobil Sistemi) to avoid passing price fluctuations on to consumers, the Ministry has now prepared a new study that will directly reduce the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) burden on diesel fuel.
THE BURDEN ON HAULIERS AND INDUSTRIALISTS WILL BE RELIEVED
The new SCT regulation prepared will directly ease the burden not only on individual vehicle owners but also on the sectors that form the backbone of the production and supply chain. With this reduction in diesel prices, which is a major cost item especially for the transportation sector, hauliers and industrialists, it is aimed to lower logistics and production costs. This move is expected to slow down the pace of price increases on price tags.
ALL EYES ON THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE TONIGHT
Preparations have been completed for this reduction work, which will relieve the pockets of millions and accelerate the fight against inflation. The decision, expected to be reflected as a direct decrease in pump prices at fuel stations, is planned to be published in the Official Gazette to be issued at midnight tonight and to take effect without delay.
"SCT AMOUNTS ON DIESEL WILL BE REDUCED"
Journalist Olcay Aydilek, in his post on his social media account, stated, "The Ministry of Finance will reduce the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) amounts on diesel in order to lower diesel prices within the scope of the fight against inflation. The regulation will be published in the Official Gazette at midnight tonight."