A significant change is on the horizon in Turkey’s energy sector! The way natural gas bills are determined is completely changing. According to the new regulation prepared by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), natural gas pricing across Türkiye will now be calculated differently for each city.
With the city-based tariff system, natural gas will be priced differently depending on supply costs, infrastructure investments, consumption rates, and regional distribution conditions.
This change directly affects citizens living in different geographical regions. Now, not everyone will pay the same price; they may face higher or lower bills depending on the transportation costs and consumption intensity of natural gas in their city. Although the new system aims to distribute cost differences in natural gas distribution more fairly, it may cause disputes among citizens in some regions due to rising bills.
In the current system, natural gas prices were largely applied at the same level throughout the country. However, with the new regulation, the natural gas price of each city will now vary depending on regional costs. In this system, logistical factors in the transportation and distribution of natural gas, infrastructure works, and regional consumption rates will be decisive.
In large cities, prices are expected to be lower due to the developed natural gas infrastructure and high consumption.
How Will Prices Be Determined?
In the new natural gas tariff model, multiple criteria will be considered to determine prices:
Transportation and Logistics Costs: During the process of transporting natural gas from import points to city centers The resulting costs will directly affect pricing. Citizens living in remote areas may have to pay more due to higher transportation costs. Infrastructure Investments: Investment costs such as pipeline maintenance and repair work and the laying of new lines will play a major role in determining city-based tariffs. Strong existing infrastructure in large cities can keep prices somewhat balanced. Consumption Intensity: Prices may be lower in cities with high consumption, while prices may be higher in areas with low consumption. In metropolitan areas, the unit price is expected to be more economical due to high usage.
Import and Market Conditions: Turkey largely imports natural gas. Price fluctuations in international markets will also be reflected in city-based tariffs. If global gas prices increase, this will directly affect bills.
With the new system, bills may decrease in some cities, while significant increases may occur in some regions.
This change may be concerning for citizens living in regions such as Eastern Anatolia and Central Anatolia, where natural gas consumption is high, especially during the winter months.
Prices are expected to be more stable in large cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, as the natural gas infrastructure is more developed.
Prices are expected to increase in regions such as the Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, and Southeastern Anatolia, as transporting natural gas to these areas is more costly.
Prices are expected to remain largely stable in the Mediterranean and Aegean regions, as consumption is lower due to the relatively milder climate.
