
While the weather conditions in the USA and the attacks in West Asia pushed oil prices up, this created the expectation of a new increase in fuel prices in Türkiye.
While Brent oil rose above 100 dollars again due to the weather conditions in the USA and the attacks in West Asia, the developments are reflected as a new increase pressure on fuel prices in Türkiye.
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Oil prices had experienced a short-term decline due to the G7 reserve move.
Oil prices, which fell below 100 dollars for a short time due to the strategic reserve move of the G7 countries, rose again due to weather conditions threatening energy production facilities in the USA and news of attacks in West Asia.
While Brent oil increased by 0.92 percent to 101.51 dollars per barrel, US crude oil WTI increased at the same rate and reached 90.25 dollars.
This movement in international markets created a new increase pressure on fuel prices in Turkey.
EXPECTATION OF NEW INCREASE IN FUEL OIL
The rise of Brent oil above 100 dollars again strengthened the expectation that domestic gasoline and diesel prices could be updated again.
Pump prices in Turkey; Brent oil is directly affected by changes in exchange rates and tax items.
Industry representatives and market experts point out that if the increase in crude oil costs continues, new price adjustments in the gasoline and diesel group may come to the fore.
ATTACKS IN WEST ASIA PULLED PRICES UP
According to the news in Tradersunion, one of the developments that supported oil prices was the attacks on Saudi Arabia's Jizan and Najran airports.
Market experts estimate that oil prices may remain high around $100 if the supply squeeze and refinery outages continue.
Drawing attention to the fragility in the Strait of Hormuz, UBS increased its Brent oil forecast for the last quarter of the year from $80 to $100.
The bank stated that prices could rise above $120 in case of possible supply interruptions.
Vitol CEO Russell Hardy pointed out that stocks in Western countries are largely depleted and said that the $200 scenario could come to the fore if there is a serious interruption in the daily oil and refined product flow from West Asia.
HURRICAN RISK IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
US meteorological officials warned that the storm in the Gulf of Mexico could turn into an Atlantic hurricane within two days.
Offshore fields located in the path of the storm provide approximately 15 percent of the United States' crude oil production and 5 percent of its natural gas production.
While it is stated that the storm may affect 6 refineries, these facilities constitute approximately half of the USA's daily refining capacity of 18.2 million barrels.
KCM Trade Chief Analyst Tim Waterer stated that this situation creates an “unwanted complication” for the market, which is already having problems on the supply side.
Market sources also reported that crude oil and gasoline stocks in the USA decreased, based on American Petroleum Institute data.
CURRENT FUEL PRICES
As of Wednesday, October 7, 2026, current fuel prices in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir are as follows:
ISTANBUL EUROPE
Gasoline: 84.70 TL
Diesel: 90.20 TL
LPG: 41.20 TL
ISTANBUL ANATOLIA
Gasoline: 84.50 TL
Diesel: 90.00 TL
LPG: 40.60 TL
ANKARA
Gasoline: 85.70 TL
Diesel: 91.30 TL
LPG: 41.29 TL
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