Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting to discuss the situation on the oil products market. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov, the country's oil refineries are operating normally and fully meeting domestic demand.
Stocks of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel exceed 1 million tonnes, ensuring uninterrupted supply for current needs.
Fuel is prioritized for gas stations, agricultural producers and domestic airlines. The ministry noted that there is no shortage of fuels and lubricants in the country, and production and stock monitoring is ongoing.
Special attention was paid to preventing illegal exports of oil products. Restrictions are in place on exporting certain types of fuel by road, as well as a ban on exporting light distillates by rail. Additionally, a rule has been set for crossing the state border by road vehicles — no more than once per day.
Representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Financial Monitoring Agency also reported on the situation. The main focus is on strengthening interagency cooperation and preventing possible schemes of illegal fuel movement.
Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that the stability of the domestic market remains a priority.
"Ensuring the domestic oil products market and preventing fuel shortages is a strategic task that requires constant control and coordinated actions of all responsible bodies," he said.
Following the meeting, the prime minister ordered tighter controls at the state border and continued systematic monitoring of the balance of production, stocks and consumption of fuel with prompt response to possible risks.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that gasoline prices in Kazakhstan rose twice in two weeks.
Yesterday, it became known that gasoline sales at gas stations in Kazakhstan will be controlled using AI. Now KazMunayGas will track the full path of fuel from refinery to gas station and forecast its consumption.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has begun mass inspections of cars and service stations due to fuel smuggling. In addition, a new control system for the oil products market is being considered. It is planned that special molecular markers will allow tracking fuel at all stages — from production and import to sale at gas stations.