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Retail price ceiling for fuel will not be raised in October: Oil and Gas Minister
On Monday, September 26, Minister Mynbayev said that Kazakhstan would import 50 000 tons of high-octane petrol from the neighboring Russia to help combat fuel shortages.
27 September 2011
President Nazarbayev reiterates readiness of Kazakhstan to accommodate nuclear fuel bank
According to him, all the nuclear facilities in the territory of Kazakhstan are scrutinized by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
23 September 2011
PHOTO: Flipped-over 30-ton fuel truck claimed driver's life in Semei
Fuel truck flipped over on Semei-Borodulikha road. The driver is reported killed in the accident.
21 September 2011
APC fined Sinooil 3 million tenge
Agency for Protection of Competition fined Sinooil over 3 million tenge.
19 September 2011
Petrol prices went 21 percent up in 8 months in Kazakhstan
Petrol prices increased by 21 percent in January-August 2011 in Kazakhstan.
16 September 2011
Petrol supplies to Almaty and Almaty oblast increased
Kazakhstan oil refineries increased fuel dispatches to Almaty and Almaty oblast.
15 September 2011
Petrol output dropped 14 percent in Kazakhstan
Petrol production made 1.7 million tons in January-August 2011 in Kazakhstan.
13 September 2011
Oil and Gas Minister admits fuel shortages
It was reported earlier that since the start of the year petrol price had grown by 17.4%, with prices set by oil refineries growing by 23%. Retail prices for diesel fuel have grown by 20% since the start of the year.
13 September 2011
Fuel prices can be lowered in Kazakhstan: Expert
Decrease of petrol, diesel fuel and fuel oil prices is quite realistic not only theoretically, but also practically: Expert.
08 September 2011
KazMunayGas President on petrol market
By 2016 we plan to meet the domestic demand and start exports: Kairgeldy Kabyldin, President of KazMunayGas.
05 September 2011
Almaty car owners switching to gas because of fuel prices
Demand for gas equipment for cars is growing in Almaty because of increase of fuel prices.
04 September 2011
Oil and Gas Minister voices underlying reasons behind fuel shortages
According to the Minister, Kazakhstan-based refineries shifted towards greater production output of heavy petroleum products.
31 August 2011
Almaty drivers will protest against fuel prices hikes with a flash-mob
Almaty car-owners are arranging a flash-mob to protest against fuel prices raise.
25 August 2011
Without coordination of prices with Russia Kazakhstan won’t tackle fuel shortages: Helios
According to the Company’s Marketing Director, the only economic solution could be more favorable conditions for import of fuel as the domestic production capacities cannot meet the demand for high-octane fuel.
24 August 2011
No significant shortages of petrol: Minister of Oil and Gas
Tengrinews.kz reported that In January – July 2011 petrol production in Kazakhstan had dropped 16% as compared to the like period of 2010.
23 August 2011
No petrol price hikes in September: Ministry of Oil and Gas
August 19 Tengrinews.kz quoted KazTag Agency’s report that Kazakhstan’s Government planned to raise retail price ceiling for fuel by 12-14% starting from September 1.
22 August 2011
Petrol prices to grow 12-14% from September
Tengrinews.kz reported earlier that since the start of the year petrol price had grown by 17.4%.
19 August 2011
Petrol production 16% down
Production figure for January-July made up 1.5 million tons.
11 August 2011
VIDEO: Car on fire at Almaty fueling station
Mercedes-Benz Smart suddenly caught fire right at a fueling station in Almaty. Other cars started pulling off immediately. The fuel station's worker, 19, fought the fire and prevented the explosion.
01 August 2011
Kazakhstan’s gas stations make sure wholesale price for fuel is also regulated by the Government
In August the wholesale price for petrol shall not exceed 87% of the retail price ceiling set by the Oil and Gas Ministry.
31 July 2011