In Istanbul, the price of a simit sold for 25 lira (TL) rose by 5 lira to 30 lira. The increase was 20%.
Bakers and simit stall operators cited higher flour, sesame and yeast prices and rising operating costs as the reason.
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This story is from 26 September 2026.
In Istanbul, the price of a simit sold for 25 lira (TL) rose by 5 lira to 30 lira. The increase was 20%.
Bakers and simit stall operators cited higher flour, sesame and yeast prices and rising operating costs as the reason.
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