Food price increases to be halted in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with government members and heads of state agencies to discuss the implementation of the President’s directive on the economic reform program for the benefit of citizens, the government’s press service reported.

To prevent price increases for socially significant food products, the government will strengthen the work of stabilization funds by doubling financial support for domestic agricultural producers. This measure is expected to reduce the cost of essential food items.

“Special attention is being paid to strengthening the work of regional commissions to identify unjustified intermediaries and cases of inflated trade markups,” the press service stated.

In addition, starting October 16, the increase of utility tariffs for all consumer groups will be suspended until the end of the first quarter of 2026.