Kazakhstan to Extend Fuel Export Ban for Another Six Months

Kazakhstan plans to extend temporary restrictions on the export of oil products. The decision was prepared by the Energy Ministry and is aimed at ensuring stability in the domestic fuel market, Orda.kz reports.

According to the draft order, the ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and certain types of oil products by road, including to EAEU member states, will be extended from May 21 to November 21, 2026. Restrictions on the export of certain oil products by rail will also remain in place.

In addition, from July 1 to December 31, 2026, Kazakhstan plans to extend the ban on the export of light distillates, aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oils, toluene, xylene and petroleum bitumen outside the customs territory of the EAEU.

Original author: Rustam Muratov

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