Kyrgyzstan Warns of Potential Fuel Shortage

Kyrgyzstan relies heavily on Russian fuel imports, which it receives at preferential rates and without export duties

Kyrgyzstan’s Antimonopoly Regulation Service has urged oil traders to avoid unjustified price increases and to ensure continuous fuel supplies, amid concerns about dwindling gasoline reserves.

According to participants in a recent meeting convened by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, including representatives from the presidential administration, the country’s current gasoline reserves are sufficient for only one month.

Oil traders attributed recent price hikes at gas stations to rising wholesale prices at Russian refineries and a reduction in fuel shipments from Russia, Kyrgyzstan’s primary supplier.

“Following the meeting, proposals were prepared to stabilize the situation on the fuel market, which will be sent to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce,” the Antimonopoly Regulation Service said in a statement.

The regulator called on market players to “maintain fair competition,” refrain from unjustified price increases, and prevent disruptions in fuel availability. Traders reportedly pledged to maintain uninterrupted supplies through the end of the year, despite ongoing challenges in Russia.

Kyrgyzstan relies heavily on Russian fuel imports, which it receives at preferential rates and without export duties. However, deliveries have fallen due to scheduled maintenance at Russian refineries and recent attacks on oil infrastructure.

Fuel industry representatives said a new supply agreement with Russia for 2026 is expected to be signed by the end of this year.

By the Times Of Central Asia.

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