Kyrgyzstan secures Russian fuel supplies after shortages hit domestic market

Kyrgyzstan and Russia have agreed on monthly deliveries of 100,000 tonnes of fuel and lubricants as Bishkek seeks to stabilise supplies following disruptions that caused petrol and diesel shortages.

The agreement was announced by Kyrgyzstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiyev, according to local news outlet 24.kg.

The two countries have yet to finalise fuel prices and other supply terms. Representatives of the Kyrgyz Association of Oil Traders are expected to travel to Russia in the coming days to negotiate the details of the arrangement.

Amangeldiyev said Kyrgyz authorities would continue talks with other countries to ensure sufficient supplies of petrol and diesel for the domestic market.

The deal comes after Russia extended restrictions on fuel exports until 31 January 2027. From 1 September, however, exports will be permitted under intergovernmental agreements and as humanitarian supplies.

Kyrgyzstan’s fuel market has faced pressure in recent weeks after supplies from Russia — its main source of imported petroleum products — were significantly reduced amid disruptions at Russian oil refineries following drone attacks. The shortage contributed to rising fuel prices and limited availability of AI-95 petrol and diesel at some filling stations.

Kyrgyzstan consumes around 2 million tonnes of fuel and lubricants annually, with about 95% of its imports coming from Russia.

By Aghakazim Guliyev