The Kyrgyz authorities have made permanent a ban on the export of oil and most petroleum products. The restriction will remain in effect until the domestic fuel market is fully supplied or until the launch of a unified oil and petroleum products market within the Eurasian Economic Union.

The corresponding amendments have been made to the rules for exporting oil and petroleum products. Previously, the ban was valid until a set date, but now it is extended indefinitely.

The restrictions cover the export of oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products by road and rail transport.

Exceptions are made for naphtha, fuel oil, and heating oil. These may be exported only by a separate decision of the Cabinet of Ministers for processing abroad, provided that the finished product is returned to the country. The ban also does not apply to fuel in the standard tanks of vehicles crossing the border.

Additionally, the government extended until April 1, 2027, an exception allowing the import of certain types of oil and petroleum products by road transport.

The Cabinet explained that the changes are aimed at preventing fuel shortages, ensuring energy security, and maintaining stable operation of the domestic market.

The decision comes amid restrictions by Russia, which remains the main supplier of fuel and lubricants to Kyrgyzstan. Russia previously imposed a temporary ban on fuel exports, and disruptions at refineries due to drone attacks have complicated supplies.

Earlier, Kyrgyzstan sent official appeals to Uzbekistan and several other countries to avoid fuel shortages. The republic also plans to increase domestic production of gasoline and other petroleum products.

Source: podrobno.uz