Kyrgyzstan has recorded cases of forced sales of AI-80 gasoline and diesel fuel, which were not in demand in the local market. This was stated by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the country's presidential administration.
He emphasized that, despite the lack of interest in AI-80 gasoline and diesel fuel in the country, companies associated with the Tashiev family were forcing major local oil traders to purchase this product. Under pressure, these companies mixed lower-quality fuel with higher-quality fuel imported from Russia and sold it to end consumers. Among oil traders, this process was referred to as "shakarap".
"Since Kamchybek Tashiev left his position, the mentioned companies have stopped purchasing AI-80 gasoline and diesel fuel. As a result, large stocks of this product have accumulated at the 'Kyrgyz Petroleum Company' warehouses," he added.
In light of the accumulation of stocks, the government decided to grant permission for the temporary export of local fuel. Thus, AI-80 gasoline and diesel produced by 'Junda' and 'Kyrgyz Petroleum Company' will be sent to Tajikistan and Afghanistan. However, fuel that meets European standards and comes from Russia will not be exported.
In addition, the state has begun the modernization of the 'Kyrgyz Petroleum Company' plant. The completion of the work is planned within the next two years. After the upgrade, the enterprise will be able to produce fuel that meets European standards and will be able to satisfy the domestic needs of the country," Orunbekov noted.
