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Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan has introduced temporary export quotas on beef and extended restrictions on fuel exports in an effort to stabilize domestic prices, the government press service reported following a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Foreign Trade Policy.
The move comes as beef prices continue to rise, with forecasts suggesting they could reach 6,000 tenge per kilogram by November 2025. Farmers have said the price growth reflects production realities, while shortages have pushed beef above the price of horse meat for the first time.
The government said the quotas aim to secure enough supply for the local market while allowing major producers to fulfill existing foreign contracts and maintain export channels. The Ministry of Agriculture is preparing the relevant order.
In addition, the commission decided to extend the ban on exporting gasoline, diesel, and certain oil products by road and rail to ensure an uninterrupted domestic supply. From January 2026, the ban will also apply for six months to exports outside the Eurasian Economic Union of light distillates, jet fuel, diesel, gas oil, toluene, xylene, and bitumen.
Experts note that Kazakhstan’s fuel market remains regulated, unlike in Russia, where record prices and shortages have caused disruptions. Authorities say the main threat is the illegal “gray” outflow of fuel to neighboring countries where prices are higher, and border controls are being tightened to prevent shortages at home.
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