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Over 500,000 households left without electricity in Türkiye's earthquake zone, says MP

Over 500,000 households left without electricity in Türkiye's earthquake zone, says MP

While hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced after the devastating earthquakes, those who continue living in their homes have difficulties in access to basic needs.

21 February 2023

Electricity, gas prices raised by 20 percent for households

Electricity, gas prices raised by 20 percent for households

While gas prices have increased by nearly 2,000 percent since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the increase in Türkiye's household prices was significantly lower than that, the Petroleum Pipeline Company has said.

2 September 2022

Turkey hikes natural gas, electricity prices for households, businesses

Turkey hikes natural gas, electricity prices for households, businesses

Gas prices have risen by 30 percent and electricity prices have have risen by 15 percent.

Electricity bills in Turkey’s prisons on Parliamentary agenda

Electricity bills in Turkey’s prisons on Parliamentary agenda

Main opposition CHP MP Hakverdi has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the fact that prisoners are made to pay high electricity bills in prison and their bills have tripled following the recent price increases.

Lawsuit by cosumers' group: 'Electricity price hikes violate Constitution'

Lawsuit by cosumers' group: 'Electricity price hikes violate Constitution'

The EPDK does not have an unlimited authority to determine the prices and the high pricing violates three articles of the Constitution, according to the Consumer Protection Association.

18 February 2022

Turkey to 'reassess' electricity prices, says Erdoğan

Turkey to 'reassess' electricity prices, says Erdoğan

Electricity tariffs of civil society organizations will be changed from "business" to "household" and energy assistance to low-income households will be increases, the president has said.

17 February 2022

Turkey's electricity distribution companies deny responsibility for soaring bills

Turkey's electricity distribution companies deny responsibility for soaring bills

The companies have been under criticism due to their excessive profits amid a sharp increase in electricity prices. They say a government regulatory body determines their revenues.

15 February 2022

Power generation in Turkey: 2021 saw an increase in share of fossil fuels

Power generation in Turkey: 2021 saw an increase in share of fossil fuels

According to the data of the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEİAŞ), the share of fossil fuels, which causes the climate crisis, in power generation increased by 6 percentage points in 2021 and topped 64 percent.

15 February 2022

Turkey to increase energy assistance as Erdoğan dismisses protests over rising prices

Turkey to increase energy assistance as Erdoğan dismisses protests over rising prices

President Erdoğan said on Saturday that there was no need to "fuss about" soaring bills.

15 February 2022

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against increases in electricity prices

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against increases in electricity prices

Underlining that electricity shall be offered to citizens in line with the public good, the TTB has filed a lawsuit demanding the annulment of the related Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) decisions.

11 February 2022

'Djemevis’ decision to not pay electricity bills is a legitimate, rightful protest'

HDP'S GÜNAY

'Djemevis’ decision to not pay electricity bills is a legitimate, rightful protest'

Some djemevis, where Alevi community worship, have announced that they will not pay their electricity bills in protest. As djemevis are not officially recognized as places of worship in Turkey, they are not exempted from this payment.

11 February 2022

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘won’t pay his electricity bill until price hikes are withdrawn’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘won’t pay his electricity bill until price hikes are withdrawn’

Addressing the public in a video amid ongoing price increases and difficulties in making ends meet in Turkey, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has called on everyone to post their electricity bills on Twitter by mentioning President and AKP Chair Erdoğan.

10 February 2022

Prisoners complain about bills, too: Power cut, heaters off

PRISON CONDITIONS IN TURKEY

Prisoners complain about bills, too: Power cut, heaters off

According to the latest monthly report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association, prisoners complain that electricity prices are increasing day by day and they cannot pay the fees as it puts their families into trouble economically.

9 February 2022

How Turkey's electricity distribution companies make excessive profits

How Turkey's electricity distribution companies make excessive profits

The companies make a profit of 330 to 546 percent from the electricity they provide to households.

8 February 2022 Hikmet Adal

Power cut in Isparta: Still no electricity in over 50 villages

Power cut in Isparta: Still no electricity in over 50 villages

Engineer Güner Merdan from the Chamber of Electrical Engineers says, “These electric poles were set up 15-20 years ago. If you do not carry out maintenance or fix the decayed parts at regular intervals, this will be the result.”

8 February 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Protests against increasing electricity prices: 41 people released from detention

MARDİN

Protests against increasing electricity prices: 41 people released from detention

41 people were taken into custody in Kızıltepe district in Turkey’s southeastern province of Mardin for “violating the Law no. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations”, “praising the crime and criminal” and “damage to property”.

8 February 2022

Turkey is faced with a serious energy crisis, says engineers chamber

Turkey is faced with a serious energy crisis, says engineers chamber

The recent industrial natural gas cuts and the excessive increase in energy prices are caused by wrong energy policies, says the Chamber of Chemical Engineers.

7 February 2022

Isparta Governor temporarily removed from office

Isparta Governor temporarily removed from office

Amid a days-long power cut in the city, Isparta Governor Ömer Seymenoğlu has been removed from office on the stated grounds that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Central governor Osman Kaymak has been appointed in his place.

7 February 2022

‘Tayyip, resign’: Citizens protest increasing electricity prices in Mardin

‘Tayyip, resign’: Citizens protest increasing electricity prices in Mardin

Thousands of people took to the streets in Mardin’s Kızıltepe and protested the price hikes. Police intervened against the protesters with pepper gas and pressurized water.

7 February 2022

Days-long power cut in Isparta: One person found dead

Days-long power cut in Isparta: One person found dead

Arriving in Isparta, where the electricity has been off for 4 days, Energy Minister Dönmez says 20,000 subscribers cannot be provided with electricity. The Governor’s Office dismisses the allegations that the death of one person is related to the power cut.

7 February 2022

Why has Iran's natural gas cut caused a crisis in Turkey?

Why has Iran's natural gas cut caused a crisis in Turkey?

The opposition has slammed the government for not using natural gas storage facilities in full capacity.

26 January 2022

Restriction on electricity supply: Industry to halt for 3 days in Turkey

Restriction on electricity supply: Industry to halt for 3 days in Turkey

As Iran has cut natural gas flow to Turkey due to a technical failure on the transmission line, the Electricity Transmission Corporation has decided to restrict electricity distribution to organized industrial zones for 3 days starting from today, January 24.

24 January 2022

Iran cuts natural gas for 10 days: A cold winter without electricity for Turkey?

Iran cuts natural gas for 10 days: A cold winter without electricity for Turkey?

Petroleum Pipeline Corporation has announced that Iran has cut the natural gas flow to Turkey through the Gürbulak-Ağrı line for 10 days due to a technical failure. The Energy Ministry has warned the industrial facilities to “use less natural gas”.

21 January 2022

Turkey fails to reduce carbon intensity in power generation, shows report

Turkey fails to reduce carbon intensity in power generation, shows report

While the share of non-hydro renewables in power generation has doubled since 2017, the country's carbon intensity has remained same, according to the Ember report.

20 January 2022

Turkey starts 2022 with major price and tax hikes

Turkey starts 2022 with major price and tax hikes

Electricity prices for households have been raised by 127 percent. Prices of natural gas and fuel have als increased.

‘Over 900 thousand subscribers unable to pay electricity, natural gas bills in 2020’

‘Over 900 thousand subscribers unable to pay electricity, natural gas bills in 2020’

CHP MP Gürer says, “The problems caused by the economic crisis, high inflation rates and coronavirus have decreased the purchasing power of citizens, bringing them to such a point that they are unable to pay their electricity and natural gas bills.”

2 September 2021

Turkey hikes electricity prices by 15 percent, natural gas by 12 percent

Turkey hikes electricity prices by 15 percent, natural gas by 12 percent

The opposition parties have sharply criticized the recent hikes in the electricity and natural gas prices: "They increased the electricity price by 15 percent on the day when they set up a Price Stability Committee. This is no joke."

Report: Three billion lira pandemic support for electricity companies to be paid by citizens

Report: Three billion lira pandemic support for electricity companies to be paid by citizens

More electricity production companies will benefit from a state support program, according to a new draft regulation.

MP: Electricity distribution companies owe 3.6 billion lira to state

MP: Electricity distribution companies owe 3.6 billion lira to state

After the privatization of electricity distribution companies, the state-run electricity corporation has begun making losses because of not receiving required payments, MP Sertel has said.

25 February 2021

Three million subscribers had electricity, natural gas turned off due to unpaid bills in 10 months

Three million subscribers had electricity, natural gas turned off due to unpaid bills in 10 months

MP Gürer said the ministry shouldn't turn off the services and take legal action against subscribers during the pandemic.

8 February 2021

Raise in Electricity After Natural Gas

Raise in Electricity After Natural Gas

Electricity used in housing has been raised by 8 percent following the raises in July and September 2018. Electricity used in business and industry has also been raised by 18 percent.