ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 24. Kazakhstan has
approved a preferential diesel price for agricultural producers
that is set 15% below the market level to support high-quality
spring fieldwork,
Trend reports via the press service of the Kazakh
government.
The issue was raised during a government meeting, where Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov stressed the importance of the Energy
Ministry promptly approving the capped subsidized price for fuel
supplies needed for the sowing campaign.
Meanwhile, Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhenov reported that
the maximum preferential price for agricultural producers has
already been established at a level 15% lower than the current
market price.
According to the ministry, based on electronic applications
submitted by farmers, a total of 402,000 tons of discounted diesel
fuel have been allocated for the upcoming sowing season.
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