The response from Minister Bayraktar to CHP member Akay, who said, "The gas cylinder in the kitchen is empty": Because they are using natural gas.

07.11.2025 20:41

An interesting dialogue took place during the budget discussions of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). CHP Kütahya Deputy Cevdet Akay pointed out to Minister Bayraktar that the public's gas cylinders were empty. Minister Bayraktar's response, "Because they are using natural gas, there is no need for cylinders," became a topic of discussion.

Interesting moments occurred during the budget discussions of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). The response of Minister Alparslan Bayraktar to the protest made by CHP deputies with a gas cylinder became a trending topic on social media.

"THIS CYLINDER IS EMPTY IN THE PEOPLE'S KITCHEN"

During the discussions of the Planning and Budget Commission of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, while Minister Alparslan Bayraktar was shaking hands with the deputies, CHP deputies prepared a protest with a gas cylinder. CHP Kütahya Deputy Cevdet Akay, while extending his hand to Minister Bayraktar, pointed to the empty cylinder on his desk and said, "Mr. Minister, unfortunately, this cylinder is empty in the people's kitchen." Bayraktar responded with a smile, "Yes, because they use natural gas, there is no need."

TENSION BETWEEN TANAL AND KURT

In the following minutes of the discussions, tense moments occurred. CHP Şanlıurfa Deputy Mahmut Tanal claimed that there is still no electricity in some villages of Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman. In response, AK Party Adıyaman Deputy Resul Kurt reacted. As the argument between the two deputies escalated, Planning and Budget Commission Chairman Mehmet Muş interrupted the session.

"WE CANNOT GET ANYWHERE BY FIGHTING"

After the break, Mehmet Muş, speaking, stated that the working order of the commission should not be disrupted, saying, "We cannot get anywhere by fighting, shouting, and interrupting each other. Let’s not disrupt the integrity of the meeting by constantly throwing remarks." After the short break given to the meeting, Minister Bayraktar continued his presentation from where he left off.