Russia has asked Kazakhstan to supply gasoline to help ease a fuel shortage in the country, Reuters reported citing sources. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Russian authorities have faced rising gasoline prices and reduced supplies on the domestic market. The request to Kazakhstan is part of Russia's efforts to seek help from neighboring countries to address problems in the fuel market.
According to sources, negotiations are ongoing and specific volumes and delivery timelines have not yet been determined. The situation reflects pressure on Russia's energy sector, particularly under the influence of sanctions and market factors.