Kazakhstan Extends Ban on Gasoline and Diesel Exports Until May 2027
The ban was initially introduced in May 2026 and was set to remain in effect until November 21.
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Energy, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, signed an order to extend restrictions on the export of petroleum products. The ban will be in effect from November 22, 2026, to May 22, 2027.
The export of gasoline and diesel fuel by road transport is prohibited, including to countries of the Eurasian Economic Union—Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Armenia. The restrictions also apply to rail shipments.
However, certain grades of gasoline are permitted for export by rail in accordance with supply plans approved under the law on state regulation of the production and circulation of petroleum products.
An exception is provided for foreigners: they may export gasoline in the factory fuel tank of a vehicle, but no more than once per 24 hours. Companies will be able to supply aviation fuel for research and laboratory testing after coordination with state authorities. Exports of petroleum products as part of humanitarian aid under decisions of the Government of Kazakhstan are also permitted.
A separate ban from January 1 to June 30, 2027, will be in effect on the export outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union of aviation kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, toluene, xylene, and bitumen.
At a government briefing on November 10, Akkenzhenov announced plans to send 20,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline to Tajikistan. According to him, the agreement was reached during the visit of Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon to Kazakhstan.
