There is a shift to tiered billing in natural gas bills. In the new era, high consumers will pay higher bills. Tariffs will be applied according to the climate conditions of each city. Following electricity, a tiered billing system is also planned for natural gas. Consumption and the region’s climate will be determining factors in natural gas bills in the new era. Different tariffs will be applied to cities like Antalya, which experience warmer winters, and Erzurum, where harsh winters prevail. According to a report in Milliyet Newspaper, Ali Rıza Öner, the President of the Waste Management and Waste-to-Energy Producers Association (TAYED), stated that Hakkari and Erzurum consume the most natural gas in Turkey, while Adana and Osmaniye consume the least. Öner mentioned that the ministry aims to avoid causing inconvenience to citizens by determining a separate tier for each province and making a distinction between provinces with cold and warm climates.

MOST NATURAL GAS-CONSUMING PROVINCES
Öner also revealed the provinces with the highest and lowest natural gas consumption. According to 2023 data, Hakkari had the highest average natural gas consumption per household, with 1401 cubic meters. Following Hakkari were Erzurum with 1348, Ardahan with 1317, Muş with 1311, and Ağrı with 1224 cubic meters. The lowest consumption was in Adana with 521 cubic meters, Osmaniye with 527, Mersin with 531, and Antalya with 566. In Istanbul, households consumed an average of 869 cubic meters per year, while in Ankara it was 1067, and in Izmir it was 736.

REAL COSTS WILL BE REFLECTED
Öner emphasized that average consumption would determine the bill. He mentioned that those consuming below the average would receive support, while those exceeding the average would face the real costs in their bills.

HEAVY CONSUMERS PAY MORE IN ELECTRICITY
The new era in electricity billing started on February 1st. Accordingly, those with monthly electricity consumption of 417 kilowatt-hours and above faced the real costs. It was announced that 1.2 million subscribers would be affected by the regulation, and there was nearly a 100% increase in bills for those consuming above the average.