Kazakhstan sets wholesale LPG price at 59,722 tenge per tonne
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Kazakhstan's Energy Minister approved a wholesale price cap for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at 59,722 tenge per tonne (excluding VAT) for July-December 2026. The price remains unchanged from the first half of 2026.
Price Cap Details
The order, signed on July 1, 2026, sets the wholesale price for LPG sold outside commodity exchanges under the domestic supply plan. The price of 59,722 tenge per tonne (excluding VAT) applies from July 1 to December 31, 2026. The same price was in effect from January 1 to June 30, 2026, according to Zakon.kz.
Regulatory Context
The Ministry of Energy regulates LPG prices to ensure stable supply for the domestic market. The fixed wholesale price aims to prevent volatility and support consumers. The order does not specify retail price caps, leaving margins for distributors and retailers unregulated.
What's Next
The price cap remains in effect through end-2026. It remains unclear whether the government will adjust the level for 2027 or introduce changes to the distribution mechanism.
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Kazakhstan sets wholesale LPG price at 59,722 tenge per tonne
