International

Fuel Disruptions in Russia Create Opening for Kazakhstan, but Refineries Aren’t Enough

By Aiman Nakispekova on 27 October 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is seeking to turn its refining capacity into a competitive advantage in regional fuel markets as disruptions to Russian supplies and tightening global diesel markets create new opportunities and risks for Central Asia’s largest oil producer. The government aims to fully meet domestic demand for petroleum...