Fuel from China begins arriving in Kyrgyzstan by rail

Fuel shipments from China began arriving in Kyrgyzstan by rail on October 28, 2026, according to Kabar. Kanatbek Eshatov, president of the Association of Oil Traders, announced the deliveries at a meeting dedicated to ensuring the country's energy stability.

Eshatov said fuel was previously imported mainly from Russia but is now also supplied from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Belarus and Turkiye. In August, the association's representatives, accompanied by government officials, visited China and signed agreements with major Chinese companies. Initially, the fuel was transported by road.

Eshatov said the diesel situation is stable, while there is a slight shortage of gasoline that makes it impossible to buy the desired quantities. The country is seeking various fuel suppliers and working to increase supply volumes, with a goal of building a two- to three-month gasoline supply. Daily consumption is 1,200 tons of gasoline and an equal volume of diesel, with total daily domestic consumption of about 2,500 to 3,000 tons. Repair and modernization work is underway at the two major refineries in Jalal-Abad and Kara-Balta, and Eshatov said they should become operational next year.