The Ministry of Commerce today announced the fines imposed under exorbitant price controls and sectoral inspections across Turkey in 2024. Administrative fine of TL 327 million 376 thousand 495 to 1,274 real and legal persons It was stated that it was implemented. On the side of price gouging, it was reported that up to September, 45,318 real and legal entities were inspected, and those who engaged in illegal activities were fined 197 million 610 thousand 314 TL.

On the other hand, sectoral fine amounts were also shared. For example, it was also shared how much fines were reduced for sectors, especially the automotive sector.

68 companies that stockpile in the automotive industry fined 75 million TL

According to data from the ministry in the automotive industry in 2024 202 companies inspected. of this 68 of them were traders. detected. The amount of the fine imposed is as 75 million 13 thousand 928 was recorded.

When we divide this number by 68 An amount of 1 million 103 thousand 146 TL appears before us. In other words, on average, a car company was fined about the price of a brand new Renault Clio for stockpiling.

In addition, the total amount of fines imposed on the automotive, real estate and jewelry sectors amounts to 129 million 766 thousand 181 It was announced as TL. An administrative fine of 30 million 152 thousand TL was imposed on 392 real and legal entities in real estate, and 24 million 600 thousand TL was imposed on 12 real and legal entities in jewelry.