Kazakhstan plans to extend fuel export ban by six months

Kazakhstan plans to extend its ban on the export of certain petroleum products for another six months as part of efforts to safeguard national energy security and ensure stable supplies to the domestic market, the Ministry of Energy has stated.

It said a draft order proposing the extension has been published for public consultation, which will remain open until July 21, Caliber.Az reports, citing Kazakh media.

Under the proposal, the ban on exports of gasoline, diesel fuel, and several other petroleum products by road and rail would remain in force from November 22, 2026, to May 22, 2027, including exports to fellow member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

In addition, the ministry proposes banning exports of light distillates, aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oils, toluene, xylene, and petroleum bitumen outside the EAEU customs territory from January 1 to June 30, 2027.

The draft order contains several exemptions, including shipments intended for humanitarian assistance and supplies carried out under decisions of the Kazakh government.

The Ministry of Energy said extending the restrictions is aimed at ensuring national security and maintaining a stable supply of petroleum products to the domestic market.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov