Informative Video on Managed Prices from the CBRT

What Are Managed and Directed Prices?

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has released a new video that sheds light on how prices in the markets change based on supply and demand. The video emphasizes that the prices of some goods and services are shaped by decisions of public institutions or tax regulations.

Prices Under Public Control

The video states that electricity and natural gas tariffs, transportation fees such as bridge and highway tolls, metro-bus ticket prices, and network water fees are directly under public control. These prices are referred to as ‘Managed/Directed Prices’. So, why is this distinction so important? Because increases in these prices can directly affect inflation.

Support for Disinflation and Future Expectations

Limiting the planned increase in taxes and fees for the year 2026 to 18.95% instead of the revaluation rate of 25.49% supports disinflation. The CBRT emphasizes that in addition to monetary and fiscal policies, managed prices must also be taken into account to achieve lasting price stability.

Economy for All Project

The CBRT's video series is part of the ‘Economy for All’ project, which aims to increase interest in economics and central banking. This project aims to raise the level of information and awareness by providing rich content suitable for different target audiences.