Süleyman Yaşar

The annual consumer headline inflation rate for August was 32.95 percent. On the other hand, publicly administered prices have increased above this annual rate. So; In August 2025, electricity prices determined by the public increased by 37.85 percent, natural gas by 38.14 percent, water by 55.72 percent, outpatient treatment by 50.71 percent, rail transport by 43.93 percent, primary education by 68.34 percent, and secondary education services by 68.34 percent. Among these products, education and health services have a semi-public character. The prices of other products are determined by the public in Türkiye.

Let’s come to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus… In the KKTC, which uses Turkish currency, August 2025 inflation was 35.42 percent annually. In the KKTC, health services increased by 61.33 percent annually and education services increased by 63.65 percent. In short, the prices of public services in both countries have risen above headline inflation.