Turkish bagel price rise in Istanbul

The price of street bagel in Istanbul rose to 2.5 lira. 100 grams of street bagel, which was previously sold for 2 liras, was increased by 25 percent. Simit producers announced that they have switched to the new price with the tariff coming from the Istanbul Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen (ISTESOB). Simit producers stated that flour prices have increased by more than 50 percent and sesame prices have increased by 20-25 percent since last year, and stated that there is an increase in electricity and water expenses. Stating that the price of 2.5 lira was determined last year, the simit producers noted that the new tariff was passed. President of Istanbul Chamber of Bakers Erdoğan Çetin stated that flour prices have increased by 50 percent since last year. Mentioning that sesame is imported, Çetin said, “There is an increase of 20-25 percent in sesame prices. Bagels are sold for 2 liras in bakeries. But the bagels made by simit makers and bakers are different. "Bakeries make ...