Kyrgyzstan has asked its neighbors, including Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, for assistance in ensuring stable fuel supplies. This request comes amid concerns over potential shortages linked to Ukraine’s drone strikes against Russian oil refineries.
Russian Fuel Shortages
Russia, which Kyrgyzstan relies on for over 90% of its gasoline, is facing acute fuel shortages following Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged these domestic shortages, suggesting that Moscow may ban diesel exports.
Kyrgyzstan’s energy ministry has sent official requests to the relevant government authorities of the mentioned countries to help ensure sustainable fuel supplies. The ministry also stated that fuel stocks remain sufficient and supplies are proceeding as planned.
In June, Kyrgyz authorities introduced price controls on some retail fuel sales. The country’s oil traders’ association reported that some filling stations were experiencing shortages of AI-95 gasoline, although stocks of the more widely used AI-92 grade were sufficient for 30 to 45 days. Diesel fuel, critical for the harvest season, remains available.
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