The data shows that Turkey's overall import bill, including energy and other items, totaled $18.35 billion in July, with energy accounting for over 18%.
While the overall energy import bill fell last month, the country increased its crude oil purchases.
Turkey imported approximately 2.87 million tons of crude oil last month, up from 2.27 million tons during the same period in 2018.
The country's crude oil imports showed a 26.4% rise over the same period compared to July 2018.
(Anadolu Agency)