Turkey plans to slightly increase taxes in 2026, striving to lower fuel prices to combat inflation.

According to the Intelligent Wealth APP, the Turkish government is planning to implement a slight tax increase on key goods and services (including vehicle fuel) in 2026, as the latest measure to help the central bank control inflation. Media reports have revealed that informed sources, who wished to remain anonymous, disclosed that Turkish government officials expect to control the increase in fuel-related taxes and regulated prices at a level consistent with the central bank's inflation target for next year, aiming to help the central bank achieve its inflation target of 16% by the end of next year.