Türkiye's energy import bill increased by 122.5% to $8.08 billion in June compared to the same month of 2021, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute on Friday.
The overall energy import bill soared last month due to an increase in global energy prices and a revival in economic activity post COVID-19.
The data shows that the overall import bill, including energy and other items, totaled $31.59 billion in June, with energy accounting for 25.6% of the overall import figures.
The country imported 3.17 million tons of crude oil last month, down from 2.85 million tons in June 2021.
Crude oil imports showed an 11% increase compared to June 2021.
By Ebru Sengul Cevrioglu
Anadolu Agency
energy@aa.com.tr