Jezkazgan: Fuel Delivery Dates Announced

A gasoline shortage has arisen in Jezkazgan. Fuel at some gas stations is issued only by coupons. The Ministry of Energy and the Ulytau region Akimat commented on the situation.

Residents claim there are long queues at petrol stations.

I've been standing for the second day already. Yesterday, I spent the whole day in line, today I'm waiting again,  Etozhez quotes motorists as saying.

The Ulytau region Akimat reported that they are already taking measures. Fuel and lubricants are expected to arrive on the night of October 23, and another batch by the end of the week.

The situation will stabilize by October 23, after which restrictions on fuel sales will be lifted,
local authorities said. 

The Ministry of Energy reported how many current reserves there are in the region:

• AI-92: 0.72 thousand tons - 10-day supply
• AI-95: 0.13 thousand tons - a reserve for eight days
• Diesel fuel: 3.06 thousand tons - 14-day supply

According to KazMunayGas, fuel is sold at Helios gas stations without restrictions.

At Berkut, Petroretail, and S-Munai gas stations, gasoline is only issued upon receipt of coupons. In the next 24 hours, 1,400 tons of fuel will arrive.

Original Author: Zarina Fayzulina