TÜİK Announces August Inflation Figures: Lowest in 45 Months
TÜİK has released its August inflation data. The annual CPI fell to 32.95%, the lowest level in the last 45 months. The report also includes the rent increase rate and the latest industrial prices.
ANKARA – The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has announced the inflation data for August 2025. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.04% on a monthly basis and 32.95% on a yearly basis. With this data, the CPI has fallen to its lowest level in the last 45 months, creating a notable picture in terms of economic indicators.
A Signal of Slowing Inflation: What Do the Key Figures Tell Us?
According to TÜİK's data, when looking at the 12-month averages for August, consumer prices rose by 39.62%, while the Domestic Producer Price Index (D-PPI) increased by 26.28%. On a monthly basis, the D-PPI increase was recorded as 2.48%. On a yearly basis, while the CPI rose by 32.95% compared to the same month of the previous year, the D-PPI increase was 25.16%. These figures indicate that inflation has entered a gradual decline from its peak.
Rent Increase Rate and Industrial Prices
With the announcement of the August inflation figures, the rent increase rate to be applied in September has also been clarified. In accordance with current legal regulations, the maximum rent increase rate for residential and commercial properties has been set at 39.62%, which is the 12-month average CPI.
On the other hand, the report also highlighted significant price increases in the industrial sector. The highest annual increase among the main sectors of industry was in water supply at 55.35%. This sector was followed by mining and quarrying at 27.62%, electricity and gas production at 26.68%, and manufacturing at 24.73%. Among the main industrial groups, durable consumer goods showed the highest increase at 30.22%.
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