The price of a liter of alcoholic drink raki in Turkey with increased taxes was $34

The retail price of one liter of the strong alcoholic drink raki (aniseed vodka), popular in Turkey, with increased taxes, amounted to almost 1 thousand liras, or about $34. As the Ekonomim newspaper notes, the special consumption tax on strong alcoholic beverages has been increased by 25.6% since 2024. Thus, only the amount of this tax per 1 liter increased from 380 to 478 liras (from $13 to $16.4). To this amount you must also add 20 percent VAT, then the retail cost of a liter bottle of raki in stores will average 1 thousand liras, or $34. A liter of pure alcohol is subject to a tax of more than a thousand liras (1,062 liras, or about $36). The strength of raki, depending on the variety and manufacturer, can vary from 38 to 45 degrees; there are also stronger varieties. Beer products will also become more expensive, although not to the same extent. On average, the tax will be about 25 cents per unit of production. A special consumption tax also applies to automobile fuel. Its ...