Turkey updates transit fees for the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits
[90042] Turkey updates transit fees for the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits
The Turkish government has announced an increase in transit fees for the straits starting July 1st, as part of a move to strengthen the national economy.
Dramatic update to transit fees in the Turkish straits
Turkey's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced today, June 19, 2026, that the government plans to reorganize the transit fees for the Turkish straits. According to the Sondakika Haber Gündem channel, the move is intended to ensure that transit through the straits contributes more significantly to the country's national economy as noted in the report.
As part of the planned update, it was determined that starting July 1, 2026, the transit fee will be $6.70 per ton. These details were published by the Askeri Operasyon Haberleri channel, which focuses on reports regarding Turkish security policy and infrastructure according to the channel's announcement.
The change in fees represents a continuation of the Turkish administration's policy to maximize revenue from strategic assets. Both channels, which are identified with a pro-government line and support Ankara's economic measures, present the move as an essential economic step for the country.