Turkey’s Inflation Rate Surges to 70%, Monthly Rate of Change Now 7.25%
The latest data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TSI) shows that rising transportation and food costs were some of the key factors contributing to the surge in the country’s inflation rate to 70%. Economic Revival Efforts Not Bearing Fruit Rising commodity prices and increased transport costs are some of the key contributing factors behind the surge in Turkey’s inflation rate to 70%, the latest data has shown. On a month-to-month basis, however, April prices are only 7.25% higher, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TSI) shows. ....
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