2026.04.0307:00:00UTC+00Turkey’s Core Inflation Edges Higher in March, Signaling Persistent Price Pressures

Turkey’s core consumer inflation, measured by the CPI excluding energy, food, beverages, tobacco and gold, inched up in March 2026, underscoring still‑elevated price pressures in the economy.

On a month-over-month basis, the core index rose 1.6% in March, compared with a 1.5% increase recorded in February 2026. The data, updated on 3 April 2026, show a modest acceleration in underlying inflation dynamics when comparing March’s change to the previous month’s performance.

Because the indicator strips out some of the most volatile categories, the slight uptick suggests that underlying price growth remains firm. The month‑over‑month comparison framework highlights that, while headline volatility is reduced, core inflation is not yet showing signs of meaningful easing from one month to the next.