Markets and fuel prices led Türkiye’s economic agenda on Wednesday 4 November. Population figures, earthquake housing payments and court decisions also drew attention, while Fenerbahçe’s comeback against Liverpool dominated the football evening.

Stocks climb as petrol cut is anticipated

The BIST 100 closed 4.12% higher at 11,478.13 points. CNBC-e reported turnover of TRY184.3 billion.

Industry calculations pointed to a possible petrol price reduction of up to TRY4.80 per litre from Friday 6 November. The amount remained provisional, with the final adjustment dependent on international product prices and exchange rates.

ASELSAN’s USD1.1 billion air-defence export contract remained in focus. Its disclosure to KAP on 3 November named an international customer but did not identify the country or delivery schedule.

Winter tyres, population and earthquake housing

Mandatory winter tyres for commercial vehicles carrying passengers or goods on intercity roads take effect on 15 November and remain required until 15 April. Their use is also recommended for private cars.

TÜİK’s quarterly population figures put Türkiye’s population at 86,502,286 on 1 October, an increase of 410,118 over the first nine months of the year.

Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi announced upfront-payment discounts of 74% for eligible earthquake housing beneficiaries and 48% for workplaces in provinces affected by the February earthquakes. The discounts run until 31 December 2026. Instalment arrangements provide a two-year grace period from housing delivery and an 18-year payment term.

Acquittals and house arrest in separate cases

Istanbul’s 4th High Criminal Court acquitted Sadettin Saran and Ela Rümeysa Cebeci of charges involving drug trafficking or supply.

In a separate investigation into alleged laundering of criminal proceeds, Emir Sarıgül was released from custody under house arrest. The investigation continues; release is not an acquittal.

Vance assesses Republican election losses

US Vice President JD Vance linked Republican midterm losses to the Iran war and relations with Israel. He argued for ending the war and focusing on living costs.

Fenerbahçe fight back against Liverpool

Fenerbahçe twice came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Champions League. After equalisers from Greenwood and Archie Brown, Vedat Muriqi scored the winner in the 79th minute. Dirk Kuyt led the team as their first league-phase victory lifted them to five points.