Benzine 3.35 lira cut in Turkey as diesel and LPG prices are set

Gasoline prices in Turkey fell by 3.35 lira per litre effective Thursday, October 22. Together with the 4.30 lira cut applied on Tuesday, the weekly drop in gasoline prices has reached 7.65 lira.

For drivers keen to know what diesel and LPG now cost, pump prices in three major cities have also been confirmed.

Gasoline, diesel and LPG prices in Istanbul

On the European side of Istanbul, a litre of gasoline sells for 76.30 lira, diesel (motorin) for 96.80 lira and LPG for 41.20 lira. On the Asian side, gasoline costs 76.10 lira, diesel 96.60 lira and LPG 40.60 lira.

Current fuel prices in Ankara and Izmir

In Ankara, a litre of gasoline costs 77.30 lira, diesel 97.90 lira and LPG 41.29 lira. In Izmir, gasoline is 77.50 lira, diesel 98.10 lira and LPG 41.20 lira.

The source says the cut applies only to gasoline. No change for diesel or LPG this week is reported, and only current per-litre prices are given.

What is driving fuel prices

Changes in Brent crude prices and currency movements continue to affect fuel prices. Developments in global energy markets and tax rules also keep pump prices changing frequently.

Fuel prices can vary slightly between distributors and by location. New prices have reportedly been reflected on station signs.