Kazakhstan assesses monthly gasoline supplies to Russia

Kazakhstan since the summer of 2026 monthly supplies to Russia about 8 thousand tons of gasoline, said the Minister of energy of the Republic Yerlan Akkenzhenov.

As far as I remember, about 8 thousand tons [of gasoline from Kazakhstan to Russia] ... Yes, monthly ... since the summer of this year ... It's gasoline. As far as I know, there are no problems with diesel, he said.

Continuing, Akkenzhenov noted that the export plans provide for the ability to send Russian consumers 10-15 thousand tons of fuel per month, but the actual volumes depend on commercial agreements between sellers and buyers.

“[The supply of gasoline to Russia] is governed by the relationship between the consumer and the seller. The Ministry of Energy does not interfere in commercial relations in accordance with the Entrepreneurial Code, he said.

In late July, Kazakhstan began talks with Russia on processing Russian oil at its refineries. The resulting oil products were planned to be partially sold on the Kazakh market, and some - exported back to Russia, Reuters reported with reference to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic.

By August 25, the parties agreed that the Kazakh Condensate plant will receive Russian oil. After processing, it will supply petroleum products to Russia. Yerlan Akkenzhenov then noted that up to 30% of gasoline and diesel produced will remain in the republic, the rest will be sent to Russian consumers. Deliveries were planned to be organized by rail, so “everything will depend on the capacity”, said the Minister.

Experts noted that the scheme may have a positive impact on the fuel market, but will not eliminate the deficit. Igor Yushkov, a leading analyst at the National Energy Security Fund, called it a temporary solution that would increase fuel supply. Energy expert Kirill Rodionov noted that the volume of gasoline that will remain in Kazakhstan will be only about 0.2% of the total demand for gasoline in Russia.