Kyrgyz PM Orders New Fuel Import Deals Amid Supply Concerns

Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev has directed officials to secure the nation's fuel supply and explore new import agreements. The government is continuing its subsidy program to keep fuel prices accessible, having already allocated over 956 million soms to compensate fuel importers for the difference between actual costs and retail prices. This subsidy, ranging from 20 to 40 soms per liter depending on the fuel type, aims to ensure all gas stations operate without restrictions.

The directive comes amid challenges in fuel supply from Russia, which provides nearly 95% of Kyrgyzstan's fuel needs. Recent attacks on Russian oil refineries have disrupted these supplies, leading to price increases and shortages of specific gasoline and diesel grades within Kyrgyzstan. To address this, the Kyrgyz government has been seeking alternative suppliers and implemented a fuel import subsidy mechanism, initially set to last until September 30, 2026.

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Since state subsidies are provided in a timely manner to ensure the availability of fuel and lubricants on the domestic market of the country, all company gas stations in the regions must operate in full capacity without any restrictions.

Officials were also instructed to enhance market monitoring, foster closer cooperation with oil companies, and expedite the modernization of the country's oil refinery. These measures aim to stabilize the domestic fuel market and mitigate the impact of external supply disruptions.

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