Kazakhstan to Impose Ban on Rail Export of Oil Products to Prevent Domestic Shortages

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy has announced plans to introduce a six-month ban on the export of oil products by rail and road transport, aimed at preventing shortages in the domestic market.

This move comes in response to rising demand for fuel within Kazakhstan, particularly in its southern regions, and concerns over the illegal export of gasoline disguised as other goods. The ban will cover oil products including gasoline and diesel, and will apply to exports both to neighboring countries and member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The Ministry emphasized that the surge in fuel consumption, coupled with price differences between Kazakhstan and neighboring countries, has created a situation where domestic fuel supplies are being depleted at an unsustainable rate. To deal with this, the government will enforce a temporary restriction on rail and road transport of petroleum products, helping to stabilize supplies and prevent further overflows of fuel into foreign markets.

The Ministry's draft order, open for public comment until mid-October, outlines the specific categories of oil products subject to the ban. The proposal seeks to address the ongoing issues by tightening control over exports via rail while ensuring that essential domestic fuel needs are met.

Source: Uchet.kz