TurkStat Announced: August Inflation Figures Fall to the Lowest in 45 Months

ANKARA - Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) announced the inflation data for the period of August 2025. The figures revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.04 percent on a monthly basis and 32.95 percent on an annual basis. With this data, CPI fell to its lowest level in the last 45 months, creating a remarkable picture in terms of economic indicators.

Inflation Signaling a Slowdown: What the Baseline Data Tell Us

According to TURKSTAT's data, in August, consumer prices increased by 39.62 percent and domestic producer prices (D-PPI) increased by 26.28 percent on a 12-month average. On a monthly basis, the rate of increase in D-PPI was recorded as 2.48 percent. On an annual basis, CPI increased by 32.95 percent compared to the same month of the previous year, while the rise in D-PPI was 25.16 percent. These figures point to a gradual decline in inflation from its peak.

Rent Increase Rate and Industrial Prices

With the announcement of the August inflation data, the rent increase rate to be applied in September has also become clear. In line with current legal regulations, the ceiling increase rate for residential and commercial rents was set at 39.62 percent, which is the 12-month average CPI.

On the other hand, price increases in the industrial sector also played an important role in the report. In the annual changes of the main sectors of the industry, the highest increase was realized in water supply with 55.35 percent. This sector was followed by mining and quarrying with 27.62 percent, electricity and gas production with 26.68 percent, and manufacturing with 24.73 percent. Among the main industrial groups, durable consumer goods showed the highest increase with 30.22 percent.