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Transition to gas pumps in Kazakhstan complilcated, gasoline deficit remains
One of the possible ways to address the recurring gasoline deficit in Kazakhstan is transitioning to gas from petrol and gasoline products. This is easier to say than to do, however.
09 September 2014
Kazakhstan will soon feel the rising cost of living: expert
Fuel prices have grown in Kazakhstan, and they will push the prices of other goods upwards.
30 August 2014
Fuel deficit creates kilometer-long queues in Kazakhstan
Uralsk is an administrative center of West Kazakhstan Oblast. The Oblast produces both oil and gas. However, since early morning yesterday people in the city have been forming kilometer-long queues to refuel.
29 August 2014
Oil-producing Kazakhstan depends on Russia for gasoline. No way out?
Oil-producing Kazakhstan experienced a significant fuel price hike last week. Vice-Minister of Energy Karabalin spoke to the journalists about the situation and the future of the fuel supplies in Kazakhstan.
28 August 2014
Kazakhstan may remain dependent on Russian petroleum products through to 2019
As of now Russia accounts for 1/3 (1.36 million tons) of all the petrol consumed in Kazakhstan and for about 14% (0.7 million tons) of diesel fuel.
25 August 2014
KazMunaiGas executives on necessity of retail fuel price hikes
Kazakhstan-based oil refineries produce a combined 1.9 million tons of AI—92 gasoline a year, with the domestic demand standing at 2.8 million tons.
21 August 2014
Kyrgyzstan blames Kazakhstan for fuel shortages
Kyrgyzstan has a shortage of fuel resulting from around 1000 wagons being stuck at Kazakhstan's border.
11 July 2014
Kazakhstan focuses on energy saving and efficiency
Kazakhstan intends to step up energy saving and efficiency.
17 June 2014
Fuel prices to remain unchanged in Kazakhstan until mid year: Oil Minister
According to him, even if they have to work incurring certain losses, the KMG National Oil Company will be maintaining the prices at the declared level regardless of the marketing economy rules.
28 March 2014
Kazakhstan to work on full nuclear fuel cycle: President Nazarbayev
According to him, anti-terror campaign shouldn’t impair nations’ right for peaceful nuclear programs, exchange of technology and equipment.
24 March 2014
KazMunaiGas head on decreasing fuel supplies from Russia
Given the domestic prices for fuel the Russian supplies are set to decrease: Sauat Mynbayev.
25 February 2014
Almaty Airport increases jet fuel prices
The Almaty International Airport is charging $1,290 for a ton of jet fuel.
16 January 2014
Sudan stands firm on fuel rise despite deadly protests
Sudan vowed Sunday to stand firm on fuel price hikes, despite days of deadly protests and criticism from war veterans, hardline Islamic leaders and from within the ruling party itself.
01 October 2013
Kazakhstan Minister dispels rumors of fuel deficit
Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Minister has commented on forecasts of fuel deficit in Kazakhstan.
25 September 2013
Petrol collapse forecasted in Kazakhstan
A fuel supplies failure has already been registered in Astana. Last week the resident could buy petrol only on special coupons.
23 September 2013
Kazakhstan experts comment on fuel deficiency probability
Earlier The Voice of Russia reported that Kazakhstan might face a deficit of high-quality petrol in autumn of 2013 because of the delays in the launch of the processing of Kazakhstan oil in China.
13 September 2013
Over 400 tons of highly-toxic substances removed from Kazakhstan to Russia
Kazakhstan Defense Ministry and the OSCE have transported 410 tons of mixed acid rocket fuel component to Russia.
16 July 2013
Brazil truckers block highways in fresh toll protest
Trucks blocked highways across Brazil for a second straight day on Wednesday as drivers pressed demands for fuel subsidies, better working conditions, and an end to road tolls.
04 July 2013
Petrol tank truck explodes near Rixos hotel in Almaty
The whole block is in flames and more the 10 cars have caught fire as a result of the explosion. Things kept exploding in the area for some time after the accident.
27 June 2013
Kerosene leaking into Yessil river near Astana
According to residents of Ondiris village, jet fuel has been flowing into the river near Astana for several years already.
07 June 2013