2026 Price Hike Wave Savings Guide — Save Before It Starts
Revaluation Rate Announced: A 25.49% Increase in Taxes, Fees, and Penalties Is on the Horizon
Following the latest announced data, Turkey’s revaluation rate (YDO) to be applied in 2026 has been finalized at 25.49%. This signals a broad wave of increases that may directly affect millions of people.
So what does this mean? Many state-determined charges—such as passport and driving license fees, Motor Vehicle Tax (MTV), traffic fines, IMEI registration fees, and even toll/bridge prices—may increase by roughly a quarter starting from the new year.
At Abonesepeti, we want to remind you that you can still find savings opportunities even in these mandatory expenses. With price hikes approaching, smart actions can help protect your budget.
💸 Which Payments May Increase? What Can You Save On by Acting Early?
The 25.49% revaluation increase can impact a wide range of official payments. Here are key items where paying early—before the last day—may help you avoid higher costs:
Passport fees — Renew or extend your passport before year-end.
Driving license fees — Move renewal/new license procedures earlier.
MTV (Motor Vehicle Tax) — If early payment options apply, benefit from them and avoid post-hike amounts.
Traffic fines — Close them early (often with early payment discounts) before the increase.
IMEI registration fee — Complete registration for phones brought from abroad before year-end.
Highway & bridge tolls — Use the current tariff for passes made before year-end.
Reminder: These increases are expected to apply from January 1, 2026. Every day before then can mean more money staying in your pocket.
🎯 The Abonesepeti Strategy: Manage Your Subscriptions & Payments Smarter
Abonesepeti doesn’t only help with digital subscriptions; it also supports smarter financial decisions. In this period, you can group your savings strategy into two main areas:
1) Act Early on Mandatory Government Payments
You can’t avoid these payments—but you may be able to avoid higher post-hike costs.
Passport & license renewals: Apply now if renewal is coming up.
MTV: If there’s a lawful early-payment benefit, use it.
Traffic fines: Early payment discounts plus avoiding the new-year hike can create a meaningful overall difference.
2) Ongoing Savings via Subscription Management
Even if the revaluation rate does not directly set subscription prices, inflationary pressure often pushes private-sector services upward. That’s where subscription control becomes powerful.
Annual renewal opportunities: Switch from monthly to annual plans to lower your effective monthly cost and protect yourself from potential price changes for a year.
Cancel what you don’t use: See all subscriptions on one screen and immediately cancel services you’re paying for without realizing it.
Price tracking: Track changes and take action before increases hit.
🚀 Time to Act: Don’t Wait for the Last Day
Delaying financial decisions can be costly in this period. A 25.49% increase is effectively extra money leaving your wallet.
Do this now:
Review your subscriptions and stop unnecessary spending.
Check deadlines for payments like passport, license, and MTV.
Pay early where it makes sense—before year-end.
Remember: the best savings is the expense you never make. The smartest savings is paying mandatory costs before the increase.
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