Exorbitant price increase for bread: the price per kilogram is rising to 62.50 TL

With the New Year, increasing prices will also affect bread. A document belonging to the Confederation of Tradesmen and Craftsmen of Turkey (TESK) has surfaced online. According to this document, the price of bread in Istanbul may rise to 62.50 TL per kilogram starting from January 1, 2025.

In Istanbul, where the high cost of living is already being felt, a significant increase in bread prices is expected as we enter 2025. An announcement published by the Confederation of Tradesmen and Craftsmen of Turkey has brought attention to the upcoming price hikes for bread in the city.

POST BY A STATIONERY SHOP OWNER DRAWS ATTENTION

A document shared by a stationery shop owner on the X platform quickly sparked widespread reactions. The shop owner claimed that the publication of the announcement by the Confederation of Tradesmen and Craftsmen of Turkey was made under pressure. The shared image includes information suggesting a significant price increase for bread in Istanbul starting January 1.

200 GRAMS OF BREAD WILL COST 12.50 TL

The document states that as of January 1, 2025, the price of 200 grams of bread in Istanbul will be 12.50 TL, while the price per kilogram will be 62.50 TL.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT AWAITED

It was reported that the new tariffs were set on November 5 and approved on December 27, 2024, by the Union of Tradesmen and Craftsmen Chambers. However, no official statement has been made on the matter yet.