Kyrgyz PM Kasymaliyev: fuel could reach 120-140 som at cost price
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Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev said on July 4 that if fuel were sold at supply cost, gasoline could rise to 110–120 som per litre and diesel to 130–140 som. The government currently subsidizes AI‑92 gasoline and LPG to maintain retail prices 20–25 som below those in neighboring Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The warning comes as Kyrgyzstan seeks to diversify fuel imports away from Russia amid rising global prices.
Import Diversification
Kyrgyzstan imports over 90% of its fuel and lubricants. According to Tazabek, Prime Minister Kasymaliyev confirmed that Russia still plans deliveries, but the government is negotiating with Belarus, China, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. A trial batch from China arrived by truck, and rail deliveries are under discussion. Uzbekistan, which has refining capacity, could supply up to 20,000 tons per month — a matter raised with the Uzbek prime minister. Some fuel also comes from Europe and Turkey, though transit via the Caspian Sea and Azerbaijan remains complex.
Subsidies and Price Pressure
If sold at supply cost, diesel would cost 130–140 som per litre and gasoline 110–120 som, Kasymaliyev said in an interview with Kabar agency, as reported by Tazabek and Kaktus Media. To prevent such spikes, the government subsidizes AI‑92 gasoline and LPG, keeping current retail prices stable. Disruptions may occur for high‑octane grades AI‑95 and AI‑100 due to high costs, but no deficit is expected for AI‑92, diesel, LPG or jet kerosene. The government’s main objective is to avoid fuel shortages, the PM stressed.
Regional Fuel Dynamics
Regional competition is intensifying. Uzbekistan has begun importing jet fuel from Georgia and Iraq to meet rising demand, according to Exclusive.kz. The country’s aviation fuel requirement for July–December 2026 is projected at 375,000 tons — a 27% increase from the previous period. Kasymaliyev noted that if the geopolitical situation stabilizes, fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan will not rise, but for now the government must balance subsidies with fiscal constraints.
What's Next
The government plans to continue subsidy measures and diversification talks in the coming months. It remains unclear whether alternative supply routes can fully replace Russian deliveries and keep retail prices from approaching the cost‑price levels cited by the Prime Minister.
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Kyrgyz PM Kasymaliyev: fuel could reach 120-140 som at cost price
