Kyrgyzstan: diesel supply stable, gasoline in short supply, says Kanatbek Eshatov

Diesel supply in Kyrgyzstan remains stable, while there is a slight shortage of gasoline, according to Kanatbek Eshatov, president of the Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan. He told the Kabar news agency in a statement dated 28 October 2026.

Eshatov said it is currently difficult to buy gasoline in the volumes needed, and the country is trying to increase its imports. "We have a slight shortage of gasoline, and right now we cannot buy the volume we want," he said. He added that there is an effort to build gasoline reserves of 2 to 2.5 months and 3 months.

According to Eshatov, Kyrgyzstan uses 1,200 tonnes of gasoline per day, and the same amount of diesel is consumed. The country's total daily domestic consumption is around 2,500 to 3,000 tonnes.