Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Kazakhstan has extended restrictions on exports of petrol, diesel fuel and several other petroleum products for six months, from 22 November 2026 to 22 May 2027.
The relevant order was signed by Energy Minister Erlan Akkenezhov on 30 October.
The restrictions cover the export of petrol and diesel fuel by road, including shipments to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Armenia.
The ban also applies to railway shipments. An exemption is provided for certain grades of petrol exported by rail under supply plans approved in accordance with legislation governing the production and circulation of petroleum products.
The document provides for several other exemptions. Foreign nationals may take petrol out of the country in their vehicles' factory-installed fuel tanks, but no more than once a day.
Exports of aviation fuel for research work and laboratory testing are also permitted, subject to approval by government authorities. Supplies of petroleum products as humanitarian aid may be carried out under decisions of the Kazakh government.
A separate provision prohibits exports beyond the EAEU customs territory of aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, toluene, xylene and bitumen from 1 January to 30 June 2027.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan's energy minister said on 10 November that the country planned to supply Tajikistan with 20,000 tonnes of AI-92 petrol.
According to the minister, the agreement was reached during a visit to Kazakhstan by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
Kazakhstan initially introduced restrictions on exports of petrol, diesel fuel and other petroleum products in May 2026. They were due to remain in force until 21 November.
