Türkiye's energy import bill increased 99% to $8.85 billion in September compared to the same month of 2021, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute on Thursday.
The overall energy import bill soared last month due to increases in global energy prices and the effect of the exchange rate as well as a revival in economic activity post COVID-19.
The data shows that the overall import bill, including energy and other items, totaled $32.20 billion in September, with energy accounting for 27.4% of the overall import figures.
Crude oil imports showed a 4.9% increase to 2.98 million tons of crude in September this year, compared to 2.84 million tons in September 2021.
By Zeynep Beyza Kilic
Anadolu Agency
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