Published
05/11/2026, 11:48Kyrgyzstan is seeing a rise in fuel prices against the backdrop of global events, including the escalating situation in the Middle East. As a result, global oil and gas markets are experiencing volatility, which is also affecting the country’s domestic market.
Dairbek Orunbekov, Head of the Information Policy Service of the Kyrgyz President’s Administration, explained that the price rise is linked to external factors and the structure of supplies. According to him, AI-92 petrol from Russia was previously purchased at an average of $650 per tonne, but the price has now risen to around $950. Diesel fuel has risen in price from around $700 to over $1,200 per tonne.
Responding to questions from the public about the price difference compared to neighbouring countries, Orunbekov noted that, for example, in Kazakhstan the cost of fuel is lower due to the country’s own oil resources and state price support. In Kyrgyzstan, a similar subsidy mechanism is applied in the electricity sector: the cost price is higher than the tariff for the population, and the state covers the difference.
The Presidential Administration also emphasised that work to reduce dependence on imports is continuing. In particular, modernisation is underway at the Kyrgyzneftegaz enterprises and the Dzhunda oil refinery. It is expected that, following the upgrade, fuel production will improve quality and partially stabilise the market.
