BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 8. Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased its gasoline exports to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan in the first half of 2024, Trend reports, citing the analytical company Argus.
The agency highlights that this increase in exports is attributed to the rise in fuel production at local mini-refineries.
Kyrgyzstan exported 5,800 tons of gasoline from January through June, more than double the 2,600 tons exported during the same period last year. The bulk of this gasoline, specifically AI-80 and AI-92 grades, was shipped to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
Exports to Afghanistan surged to 3,700 tons from 500 tons, with retail network operators in northern and central Afghanistan being the primary buyers, as reported by traders.
"Gasoline shipments from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan increased slightly to 2,100 tons from 2,000 tons in the previous year. Retail network owners in Uzbekistan’s Fergana and Tashkent regions are likely showing increased interest in Kyrgyz fuel," Argus stated.