Energy Ministry: Kazakhstan ready to consider selling petrol to Russia on commercial terms

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has clarified its position on potential fuel supplies to Russia, stating it is ready to consider sales on mutually beneficial commercial terms. This statement comes amid media reports about "humanitarian fuel supplies" to Russia.

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The conclusion of international agreements and commercial contracts in the field of petroleum product supplies is possible only if there is available resource capacity.

The ministry outlined specific conditions for any such transactions. Official requests must be received from the Russian government, and Kazakhstan must possess sufficient available resource capacity. The conclusion of international agreements and commercial contracts is contingent on these factors.

A primary condition emphasized by the ministry is the unconditional priority of ensuring a "full and uninterrupted supply of the domestic market." Export supplies would only be considered if there are no risks to meeting the needs of Kazakhstan's citizens and economy. This stance underscores Kazakhstan's commitment to its own energy security.

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Full and uninterrupted supply of the domestic market remains an unconditional priority.

Earlier, on June 26, Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov had stated that no official requests had been received from Russia regarding fuel purchases. Social media discussions have recently featured videos from border-area gas stations in Kazakhstan, with users claiming fuel is significantly cheaper there. The akimat of Aktobe region has since confirmed that fuel and lubricant sales are proceeding normally.

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Export supplies may be carried out only if there are no risks to meeting the needs of Kazakhstan’s citizens and economy.