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Türkiye's natural gas and oil imports rose nearly 3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK). The increase was recorded in both natural gas and petroleum product imports, reflecting a slight uptick in energy demand during May. Natural gas imports climbed 2.95 percent year-on-year to around 3.64 billion cubic meters, while total oil and petroleum product imports rose 2.97 percent to 4.09 million tons. These figures were published in monthly sector reports detailing the country's energy import trends. The breakdown of natural gas imports showed that Türkiye received 3.26 billion cubic meters through pipeline infrastructure and 387 million cubic meters via liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. Combined, these totals amounted to nearly 3.64 billion cubic meters of natural gas imported in May. Pipeline deliveries accounted for the majority of the supply, with Russia being the leading provider, supplying 1.27 billion cubic meters. Azerbaijan followed closely behind with 1.03 billion cubic meters, and Iran contributed 951 million cubic meters. For LNG imports, Algeria emerged as the top supplier with 282 million cubic meters, surpassing the United States, which delivered 105 million cubic meters. Total natural gas consumption in Türkiye saw a modest increase of 0.13 percent compared to May of the previous year, reaching approximately 4.10 billion cubic meters. This suggests that domestic usage aligned closely with the volume of imports, indicating stable energy consumption patterns. At the end of May, natural gas reserves stood at 4.67 billion cubic meters, comprising 4.35 billion cubic meters stored in underground facilities and 320 million cubic meters held in LNG terminals. These stock levels suggest preparedness for potential fluctuations in supply or demand. In terms of petroleum products, crude oil imports represented the largest share of total imports, rising 7.29 percent to 2.67 million tons. However, diesel imports declined significantly by 27 percent to 845,903 tons. This shift could indicate changes in transportation fuel demand or adjustments in refining capacity. Russia continued to dominate as Türkiye's primary supplier of crude oil and petroleum products, contributing 1.65 million tons to the total imports. Kazakhstan followed with 515,691 tons, and the United States supplied 348,879 tons. The data highlights the continued reliance on traditional suppliers such as Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran for natural gas, alongside growing contributions from LNG sources like Algeria and the United States. The slight increase in overall imports suggests a steady demand for energy resources, though specific variations in different petroleum products point to nuanced shifts within the market. With natural gas stocks maintained at high levels, Türkiye appears well-positioned to manage its energy needs amid ongoing geopolitical and economic considerations.