The Kazakh government has decided to temporarily postpone the planned increase in excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel after consultations with representatives of the industrial and transport sectors, Kursiv.kz reported.
Authorities revised the timing of the new rates' introduction, responding to concerns from businesses about the risks of accelerating inflation and rising logistics costs for domestic producers.
The decision is aimed at maintaining the operational stability of businesses and preventing price hikes on socially important goods and services.
The pause in excise tax increases demonstrates Astana's pragmatic approach to balancing budget revenues and supporting business activity.
Amid geopolitical instability, containing energy prices remains a key mechanism for protecting household purchasing power.
This step will allow businesses to adapt to current economic conditions and maintain the competitiveness of Kazakhstan's exports.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 16, 2026