Kazakhstan may extend ban on petroleum product exports until 2027

Kazakhstan plans to extend the ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and certain petroleum products for another six months. A draft order from the Minister of Energy has been published on the Open NPA portal for public discussion. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

The document provides for the extension of existing restrictions on the export of certain types of petroleum products from the territory of Kazakhstan by road and rail transport.

According to the draft, from November 22, 2026 to May 22, 2027, it is proposed to impose a ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and certain petroleum products by road and rail transport, including to member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Also, from January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027, it is planned to impose a ban on the export of light distillates, aviation kerosene and diesel fuel, gas oils, toluene, xylene and petroleum bitumen outside the customs territory of the EAEU.

The bans are proposed for a period of six months. At the same time, the draft provides for certain exceptions, including for humanitarian aid and supplies of fuel and energy resources carried out by decisions of the Government of Kazakhstan.

The explanatory note to the draft states that the order was developed in accordance with the laws "On National Security of the Republic of Kazakhstan" and "On Regulation of Trade Activities", as well as the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union. The basis also includes the instruction of the Government Office dated January 9, 2026 and the decision of the Interdepartmental Commission on Trade Policy and Participation in International Economic Organizations dated April 1, 2026.

The Ministry of Energy notes that the proposed measures are aimed at ensuring national security and the needs of the domestic petroleum products market. The ministry also believes that the adoption of the draft order will not entail negative socio-economic, legal or other consequences.

Public discussion of the draft order will last until July 21, 2026.

Earlier, Kursiv wrote that Kazakhstan is ready to consider the possibility of supplying fuels and lubricants to Russia upon receipt of an official request from the Russian government. The Ministry of Energy emphasized that export supplies can only be carried out if there are no risks to the domestic market.