Published
09/17/2026, 14:15Between January and August 2026, prices for fuels and lubricants in Kyrgyzstan rose by 15 per cent. Petrol prices rose by 16.8 per cent, whilst diesel prices rose by 25.1 per cent.
One of the factors was the increase in wholesale prices from Russian oil refineries. For Kyrgyzstan, this is reflected in the cost of imported fuel supplies. An additional factor is the rise in cross-border rail logistics costs.
On the domestic market, demand for fuel also rises during periods of peak agricultural activity and the tourist season. In August, trips to the regions and an increase in road traffic – including in the Issyk-Kul region – placed additional pressure on demand.
Rising fuel prices are also affecting other goods and services. In particular, the increase in the cost of fuel is factored into the operating costs of freight carriers, passenger transport operators and manufacturers, and may subsequently be passed on to consumers in the form of higher end prices.
