Kyrgyzstan is facing a gasoline shortage due to disruptions in supplies from Russia
Kyrgyzstan is facing a shortage of Ai-95 and Ai-98 gasoline due to restrictions on supplies from Russia and a seasonal increase in demand for fuel. Some gas stations have already reported disruptions in the supply of high-octane gasoline.
The shortage of Ai-95 and Ai-98 is linked to irregular fuel deliveries, which has caused some market operators to face difficulties in meeting demand.
“Currently, there are shortages of Ai-95 and Ai-98, and operators are working to stabilize the situation,” noted Kanatbek Eshatov.
At the same time, Ai-92 gasoline and diesel fuel remain available to consumers in sufficient quantities, so there is currently no critical shortage on the market.
In light of the situation, the Kyrgyz authorities have introduced state regulation of prices for fuels and lubricants and have adopted additional measures to support importers in order to stabilize supplies.
Kyrgyzstan remains heavily dependent on Russian petroleum products, as the country imports more than 90% of its gasoline from Russia. At the same time, Russia itself has been facing problems in the fuel market since the end of May, which is affecting export shipments.
According to the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, during the first five months of 2026, the country produced 129.2 thousand metric tons of gasoline, 118.2 thousand metric tons of diesel fuel, and 65.3 thousand metric tons of fuel oil.
Meanwhile, from January through May 2026, Russia supplied Kyrgyzstan with over 251 thousand metric tons of gasoline, 235.1 thousand metric tons of diesel fuel, and 48.15 thousand metric tons of kerosene, confirming the Kyrgyz market’s high dependence on imported resources.
Experts expect that once logistics stabilize and supply volumes increase, the situation with Ai-95 and Ai-98 gasoline will gradually return to normal.
This was reported by Kanatbek Eshatov, chairman of the Kyrgyzstan Oil Traders Association.
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