Fuel Overview
Türkiye produces only 7% of its oil annual consumption therefore, it depends on importing oil and oil products such as petrol and diesel. over half of which is consumed in the country's road vehicles. Turkey is the world's largest user of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for road transport. In 2022, 28 billion liters of diesel and 4 billion liters of petrol were sold in Turkey. Seventy percent of cars registered in 2022 were petrol, 18% diesel, and 9% hybrid; and of cars on the road that year, 37% were diesel, 35% LPG and 27% petrol.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
The Free Pricing System was adopted on January 1, 2005, as stipulated by the Petroleum Market Law. According to this system, fuel distribution companies in the sector are free to set their wholesale price, while dealers are free to apply the pump price ceilings recommended by the distribution companies or to set their own pump prices to respond to the competition in their area. In Türkiye, retail prices are formed based on the competition.
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Fuel Prices per Litre as of: August 2023 (Local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol (95) |
37.69 TL = 1.39 $ |
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Diesel |
37.79 TL = 1.40 $ |
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Paraffin |
N/A |
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Jet A-1 |
N/A |
Seasonal Variations
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Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e., are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
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Is there a rationing system? |
No |
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Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
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Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
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Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Transportation of fuel takes place through a huge fleet of road tankers equipped with the latest environmental, security, and safety technologies that can carry different forms of petroleum products. The fleet of road tankers offers flexible transport options with various tanker sizes and capacities. (18,000 liters / 20,000 liters / 33,000 liters / 36000 liters). Fuel transportation operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week including public and national holidays, in order to fulfill the market needs.
Standards, Quality and Testing
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Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
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Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
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Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
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Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
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Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
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If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: EPDK (Energy Market Regulatory Authority). |
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If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
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Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory (Saybolt Inspection and Laboratory Services S.A.) |
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Company |
Saybolt Inspection and Laboratory Services S.A.) |
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Address |
Gündoğdu Mahallesi 5786 Sokak No. 2 Mersin, Türkiye |
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Telephone and Fax |
+903242349520 |
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Contact |
Gokhan USTUN - Mersin Branch Manager |
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Standards Used |
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and ISO 50001 systems with TÜRKAK accreditation. |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory (Control Union) |
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Company |
Control Union |
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Address |
Tatlisu Mahallesi – Pakdil Sokak No.9, 34774 – Istanbul |
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Telephone and Fax |
+902464697557 |
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Contact |
Bahar Soner – Inspection Manager |
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Standards Used |
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and ISO 50001 systems with TÜRKAK accreditation. |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory (Intertek) |
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Company |
Intertek Turkey |
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Address |
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Telephone and Fax |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
ISO 17025 |
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