Kazakhstan has extended its ban on the export of gasoline and oil products for another six months. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.

The measure is outlined in the order of the Minister of Energy "On certain issues of export of oil products from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan." The ban is introduced for six months, from November 22, 2026, to May 22, 2027.

It also applies to the export of goods to EAEU countries.

Which products are banned?

The following are banned from export by road transport:

  • 01gasoline;
  • 02diesel fuel;
  • 03certain types of oil products.

Exceptions to the ban

The ban does not apply in the following cases:

  • 01export of lubricants;
  • 02export of fuel in vehicle fuel tanks provided by the manufacturer, no more than once per day;
  • 03export of oil products as part of humanitarian aid by decision of the Government of Kazakhstan;
  • 04export of aviation fuel (jet engine fuel) for research work on the selection of additives, testing samples for introduction into industrial production, approval or re-approval of aviation fuel production technology.

The latter case is subject to a number of requirements. In particular, it requires the consent of the state body in the field of production and a contract with an organization authorized to conduct such work. In addition, the document package must include a letter specifying the number and volume of required samples.

Ban on rail transport

The export of oil products by rail is banned. This does not include:

  • 01export of gasoline according to supply plans approved in accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 18 of the law "On state regulation of production and turnover of certain types of oil products";
  • 02export of oil products as part of humanitarian aid by government decision.

In addition, the export from Kazakhstan outside the customs territory of the EAEU of light distillates, aviation kerosene and diesel fuel, gas oils, toluene, xylene, and petroleum bitumen is banned. This restriction is in effect from January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2027.

The document enters into force on November 16.