Turkey Suspends Diesel Tax Amid Economic Adjustments

Turkey lifts special consumption tax on diesel until September

Turkey Suspends Diesel Tax Amid Economic Adjustments

Turkey will temporarily remove the consumption tax on diesel until August to alleviate economic pressure. A presidential decree outlines the reintroduction of the tax, incrementally increasing until January, and excludes diesel from the sliding-scale tax system. Gasoline and LPG taxes remain until October's scheduled system abolishment.

Türkiye removes special consumption tax on diesel until Sept. 1

Türkiye will scrap a ​special consumption tax (ÖTV) on diesel until the ⁠end of ⁠this month, according to a presidential decree published in ​the country's Official ​Gazette o...

Turkey suspends tax on diesel

Turkey will remove a special consumption tax on diesel until the end ‌of August, with a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Thursday.

Diesel Prices Drop by TL 9 Following Gradual SCT Implementation

ISTANBUL — August 13, 2026 Diesel fuel prices in Türkiye have fallen by approximately TL 9 per liter following the implementation of a gradual Special Consumption Tax (SCT) mechanism, providing some relief for consumers and businesses amid elevated fuel costs. The adjustment comes as changes in fuel taxation and international oil prices continue to influence pump prices in Türkiye. Under the gradual SCT mechanism, tax adjustments are being refle…