Coal for residents in Bishkek to be sold at 7,000 som per ton

Kyrgyzstan is introducing a new system for pricing coal intended for public consumption ahead of the 2026–2027 heating season. The country's Anti-Monopoly Service has reached an agreement with state-owned "Kyrgyzkomur" to facilitate the direct sale of coal to citizens through designated fuel bases, cutting out multiple intermediaries.

In the capital city of Bishkek, the retail price for BPKo grade coal has been fixed at 7,000 Kyrgyz som per ton. Prices in the Chuy region will vary based on district and transportation costs. For instance, a ton of coal will cost 6,600 som in Keminsky district, rising to 7,500 som in the Panfilov district.

The Anti-Monopoly Service explained that the final price incorporates the coal's base cost, transportation expenses, and the fuel base's operational costs. The base price for BPKo grade coal is set at 3,021 som per ton. Under the new arrangement, "Kyrgyzkomur" is responsible for ensuring the fuel bases operate efficiently, manage direct sales, and regularly publish information regarding coal availability and prices. The Anti-Monopoly Service will monitor compliance and market conditions. Bishkek will have 19 fuel bases offering coal, with 39 available in the Chuy region.