Kyrgyzstan imposed a ban on the export of oil and fuel and lubricants

Kyrgyzstan has imposed a ban on the export of oil and fuel lubricants. The decree aims to guarantee the stable functioning of the domestic market, protect energy security, prevent shortages, and ensure uninterrupted supply for national needs. The ban took effect upon its official publication.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is actively combating the illegal cross-border export of fuels and lubricants. The country has implemented a rule restricting vehicles from neighboring states to entering Kazakhstan only once per day. Deputy Energy Minister Kairkhan Tutkyshbarov stated that the focus is on identifying trucks and passenger vehicles equipped with additional fuel tanks used for "gray" fuel exports. This effort involves collaboration between the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Financial Monitoring Agency, the Border Service, and customs authorities.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has ordered stricter controls over illegal fuel exports. Government data reveals that in just two days, 61 attempts to export over three tons of fuel in auxiliary tanks and canisters were intercepted at checkpoints. Since the beginning of the year, 593 attempts to illegally export petroleum products have been recorded. In May, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported discovering vehicles with illegally installed auxiliary fuel tanks designed for transporting gasoline out of Kazakhstan. Violators faced administrative liability, and their vehicles were impounded until the violations were rectified.

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The primary focus currently is on identifying vehicles with additional fuel tanks used for 'gray' fuel exports. This work is being carried out jointly by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Financial Monitoring Agency, the Border Service, and customs authorities.