The US Treasury extended a sanctions waiver for one month, permitting transactions involving Russian crude oil loaded before April 17, while excluding any dealings with Iran.
April 28, 2026
Kazakhstan plans to extend its ban on exporting gasoline and diesel fuel by road until November 2026. Additional restrictions will also apply to other petroleum products like aviation fuel and bitumen.
World oil prices plummeted over 10% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping, easing fears of a major supply disruption.
The US Treasury has renewed a license allowing transactions for Russian crude oil loaded before April 17, aiming to add supply to global markets while maintaining restrictions on Iran.
Kazakhstan plans to extend its temporary ban on exporting key fuels like gasoline and diesel until late 2026. The move aims to secure domestic supply and stabilize the local market.
Kazakhstan plans to extend its ban on exporting key fuels like gasoline and diesel until late 2026. The move aims to secure domestic supply and ensure market stability.
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry plans to prolong its ban on exporting gasoline and diesel fuel for another six months through new orders set for mid-2026.
Global oil prices crashed over 10% after Iran announced it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping during an ongoing ceasefire.
Kazakhstan's economy grew by 3% in Q1 despite a major slump in its oil sector, where production fell by nearly 20%. Officials state economic expansion will now occur without reliance on oil.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has signed a major contract with QazaqGaz and SNPS-Aktobemunaigas for oil and gas exploration in the Aktobe region, involving a 3.5 billion tenge investment.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has signed a major contract with QazaqGaz and SNPS-Aktobemunaigaz for oil and gas exploration at the Northern-1 site, involving a 3.5 billion tenge investment.
Kazakh subsoil users directed nearly nine billion tenge to research and development in 2025 under contractual obligations. New rules centralize this funding under state budget oversight.
Kazakh subsoil users directed nearly nine billion tenge to research and development in 2025 under contractual obligations. New rules now centralize this funding as special state budget receipts.
Kazakhstan has jumped from 54th to 24th place in the global Climatescope ranking for clean energy investment attractiveness since 2017.
Kazakhstan's oil production fell by nearly one-fifth in Q1, causing its share of GDP to halve, while overall economic growth remained positive.
Kazakhstan escalates oversight of its strategic Karachaganak gas processing plant project, demanding faster negotiations with foreign partners to secure domestic supply.
Uzbekistan's state-owned Navoiyuran reported record annual revenue exceeding $1 billion for 2025 alongside a major surge in uranium production.
A new combined-cycle gas turbine plant in Kyzylorda has begun round-the-clock operation, generating 170 MW for Kazakhstan's grid as part of a major national energy expansion plan.
Global oil prices surged past $102 a barrel after Donald Trump threatened to block vessels paying Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz.
Uzbekistan discussed accelerating the implementation of $4.2 billion worth of renewable energy projects totaling 3.5 GW with partners from Japan and Saudi Arabia, alongside plans for a new industrial park.
