BISHKEK – The Government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to temporarily permit the export of A-80 gasoline and diesel fuel produced domestically to Tajikistan and Afghanistan. The announcement was made by Dairbek Orunbekov, Head of the Information Policy Service under the Presidential Administration, via his Facebook page, reports Akchabar.kg.
The export authorization applies exclusively to fuel manufactured at domestic facilities—specifically, the "Kyrgyz Petroleum Company" and "Junda" refineries. Meanwhile, the export of high-quality Euro-standard fuel, which Kyrgyzstan imports from Russia, remains prohibited.
According to Orunbekov, the government's initiative stems from the accumulation of significant stockpiles of A-80 gasoline and diesel fuel at warehouses operated by the Kyrgyz Petroleum Company. These excess reserves built up after two major commercial entities halted their purchases of locally-produced fuel.
"This decision is temporary and aims to stabilize the market and alleviate pressure on storage capacity," noted the representative of the Presidential Administration.
Orunbekov added that the roots of the current situation date back to a period when the state-owned enterprise "Kyrgyzneftegaz" and its subsidiary "Kyrgyz Petroleum Company" operated under the influence of Kamchybek Tashiev, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During that time, according to the source, certain management decisions at the enterprise contributed to the formation of excessive warehouse inventories.
Authorities emphasize that this new measure will not affect the domestic market or disrupt the supply of Euro-standard fuel to households and businesses, which continues to be imported from Russia under normal operating procedures.
All exports will be carried out under the supervision of authorized government agencies to prevent re-export schemes and ensure transaction transparency.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 19, 2026