Fifty-one fines totaling 213,000 soms have been imposed for price gouging on coal in Kyrgyzstan.

Елена Краснова Economy
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- From October 1 to December 31, 2025, the Antimonopoly Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce imposed 51 fines totaling 213,000 soms for unjustified price increases on coal. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Service, Muratbek Imankulov, on the radio.

Of the total number of fines, 45 were imposed on individuals, and 6 on legal entities. In Bishkek, the social price for coal from Kara-Keche is 5,800 soms per ton, while private sellers may charge up to 6,600 soms.

In the Naryn region, coal prices are lower than in the capital, whereas in remote areas of the Chui region, such as Panfilov and Jayil, prices reached 7,000 soms.

“Fines were applied in accordance with paragraph 290 of the Code of Offenses. For individuals, the fine is 3,000 soms, and for legal entities, it is 13,000 soms,” he noted.

Imankulov also reported that due to the end of the 90-day temporary regulation, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce is considering extending state control over coal prices until January 30.
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