ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 21. The Government
of Kazakhstan will implement a comprehensive set of measures aimed
at reducing inflation to the target range of 9-11%, Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at
a government meeting, Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh
government.
He noted that to stabilize prices, the list of socially
significant food products has been expanded from 19 to 31 items
starting this year. Strict control will also be maintained over the
impact of tariff increases by natural monopoly entities, with
adjustments limited according to targeted inflation parameters.
Zhumangarin said that a Project Office has been established to
support businesses and ensure effective implementation of the Tax
Code. The office acts as a single-window service for consultations
and guidance. Awareness campaigns have already reached 130,000
entrepreneurs, and a constructive dialogue has been established to
account for their feedback and proposals.
"The planned measures will create a foundation for further
sustainable and quality growth, accompanied by improvements in the
population’s welfare. All constructive proposals will be carefully
reviewed, and adjustments will be made where necessary," the
minister emphasized.
According to the Bureau of National Statistics of Kazakhstan,
annual inflation in the country stood at 12.3% in 2025.
