The Ministry of Energy told 24.kg news agency that official requests have already been sent to the competent authorities of Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Concurrently, negotiations are underway to expand international cooperation and find additional supply sources.

The ministry noted that Kyrgyzstan imports the majority of its fuel and lubricants, so the domestic market is impacted by rising global oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and risks in international logistics.

The ministry also assured that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves, and deliveries continue in accordance with previously signed contracts.

At the same time, the authorities intend to increase domestic production of petroleum products. Deputy Cabinet Chairman Erlist Akunbekov and Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov visited Kyrgyzneftegaz CJSC in Jalal-Abad region, where they discussed issues related to supplying the domestic market. The company’s management was instructed to strengthen its efforts to ensure a stable supply of petroleum products to the country.

Also, Special Presidential Representative for Special Assignments Bakyt Torobayev visited Zhongda oil refinery in Chui region. Following the visit, the company’s management was instructed to increase production of gasoline and other petroleum products.

The Ministry of Energy added that it continues to monitor the fuel market situation daily and, together with the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, is holding meetings with oil traders to discuss supply, logistics, pricing, and fuel reserve formation.

The Russian Federation, the main supplier of fuel and lubricants to Kyrgyzstan, previously imposed a temporary ban on fuel exports.