ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 5. Kazakhstan is
considering a six-month ban on the export of liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG), Trend
reports citing a draft document.
The draft order, submitted by the Ministry of Energy of
Kazakhstan for public discussion, proposes to prohibit the export
of LPG, and butane by road and rail transport. The measure aims to
ensure a stable domestic supply of LPG and would be in effect for
six months starting May 14, 2026.
Kazakhstan initially introduced a temporary six-month export ban
on LPG by road and rail starting November 14, 2023.
According to the National Statistics Bureau, Kazakhstan produced
5.24 million tons of crude oil, including gas condensate, in
January 2026, marking a 32% decrease compared to 7.724 million tons
recorded in January 2025.
