Kazakhstan has restricted vehicle entry from Russia to once daily to prevent illegal fuel exports. The measure comes as many Russians flock to border towns to buy cheaper gasoline. Kazakh authorities report a surge in gasoline demand in border regions, including West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, and Pavlodar.
Russia’s fuel crisis is exacerbated by Ukrainian strikes on refineries, including the largest refinery in Omsk. Despite the decline in Russian gasoline output, Kazakh authorities assure that domestic supplies remain stable.
At border crossings, 61 attempts to export more than three tons of fuel in extra canisters have been stopped. These checks are carried out jointly by several ministries and agencies to curb illegal fuel trade.
Source: www.kyivpost.com
