According to the agreement, fuel from Russia enters the country duty-free and at prices below the world average.
The Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan reported a potential increase in prices for fuel and lubricants (GSM) by 2.5-3 soms per liter. This is due to a 19% increase in wholesale prices in Russia.
Despite the fact that fuel from Russia is supplied to Kyrgyzstan on a duty-free basis under an intergovernmental agreement and at prices below the world average, prices may change due to logistical factors and market quotations. Additionally, there is a fuel tax in the country of 1 som per liter.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan managed to import 526 thousand tons of fuel via rail transport, securing one of the leading positions among importers of Russian gasoline.
However, in December of last year, there was a noticeable decrease in rail exports of gasoline, which amounted to only 209 thousand tons. This is 22% less compared to November and 36% less compared to December 2024.
The main reason for the decline was the exhaustion of annual quotas for duty-free fuel imports in Central Asia. Experts note that Kyrgyzstan prematurely utilized part of its quota for 2025 due to active purchases in 2024.
The decrease in export volumes is also related to the situation in the Russian oil market. In 2025, oil refining in Russia decreased by 1.7%, totaling 262.3 million tons. Unscheduled shutdowns at oil refineries led to a rise in exchange prices and a shortage of fuel in some regions of Russia.
Nevertheless, despite strict measures, export restrictions did not affect supplies to Kyrgyzstan under the intergovernmental agreement, which helped the country maintain stability in the fuel market amid a general shortage.
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