Kyrgyzstan fuel prices stable as neighboring countries see changes

Retail fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, have held steady for the past two days, according to the Antimonopoly Regulation Service. As of August 19, 2026, the average price for AI-92 gasoline was 87.9 soms per liter, AI-95 was 109.9 soms, diesel was 99.9 soms, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was 48.8 soms. These prices mirror those recorded two days prior. In contrast, fuel prices in several neighboring countries have fluctuated. Russia and Belarus have seen slight decreases in gasoline and diesel prices when converted to Kyrgyz currency. For instance, AI-92 in Russia dropped from 74 to 73.2 soms per liter. However, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan have experienced modest price increases for gasoline and diesel. In Kazakhstan, AI-92 rose from 46.8 to 46.9 soms, while in Uzbekistan, it increased from 98.6 to 99.9 soms. Armenia reported no price changes over the same period. Kyrgyzstan's stable fuel prices stand in contrast to the varied trends across the region, with Kazakhstan maintaining the cheapest AI-92 at 46.9 soms per liter and Armenia having the most expensive at 129.6 soms.