Kyrgyzstan’s AI-92 gasoline prices rose nearly 1.5% in August

AI-92 gasoline continued to become more expensive in Kyrgyzstan in August, rising by 1.28 soms, or 1.46%, to 89.11 soms per liter. AI-95 rose by 0.58 soms, or 0.53%, to 109.27 soms. Diesel moved in the opposite direction, falling by 0.17 soms, or 0.17%, to 101.69 soms.

The increases are sharper when measured from the start of 2026. AI-95 has risen 33.58%, from 81.80 to 109.27 soms per liter. AI-92 is up 16.58%, from 76.44 to 89.11 soms, while diesel has increased 25.22%, from 81.21 to 101.69 soms.

Prices vary widely across the country. At the end of August, the cheapest AI-95 was recorded in Tokmok at 97.90 soms and Toktogul at 101.33 soms. The highest prices were reported in Manas, at 110.63 soms, and Kerben, at 109.95 soms. AI-92 was cheapest in Talas at 82.71 soms and most expensive in Manas at 91.90 soms. Diesel ranged from 98.34 soms in Tokmok to 109.90 soms in Batken.

The National Statistical Committee data come as Kyrgyzstan faces constrained fuel supplies. The country imports more than 90% of its fuel and lubricants from Russia. Drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have reduced refining volumes, while Moscow has extended a full ban on automobile gasoline exports until Jan. 31, 2027.

Kyrgyzstan receives fuel duty-free under indicative balances, but limited supplies have forced domestic traders to buy at higher wholesale prices from Russian refineries. Earlier weakness in the som against the ruble also raised procurement costs because wholesale contracts use the Russian currency. The ruble has since weakened sharply, but the effect on Kyrgyz fuel prices remains uncertain.