Kyrgyzstan fuel supply: Imports from China and 11.389 billion som subsidy

Kyrgyzstan is expanding fuel import routes, building reserves and modernising refineries to ensure uninterrupted supply, Kabar reports. Instability on global energy markets, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, sanctions and disrupted transport corridors are affecting the country, and some fuel types faced delivery interruptions in August and September 2026.

Kanatbek Eshatov, president of the Association of Oil Traders, told Kabar that fuel once came mainly from Russia but now also arrives from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Belarus and Turkey, and the first rail deliveries from China have begun. He said diesel supply is stable, while petrol is slightly short.

The 2026 budget allocates 11.389 billion som for fuel subsidies, with over 2.6238 billion som directed by 22 October. Subsidies reach 30.88 som per litre of AI-92 petrol, 42.27 som for diesel and 5.38 som for autogas. Without them, Bishkek prices could be 110 to 119 som for AI-92 and 120 to 142 som for diesel.