From the report of the Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliev at the government meeting on May 28:
"According to the results of 4 months of this year, the volume of oil refining amounted to 5.9 million tons or 105.4% compared to the same period last year (5.6 million tons). The production of petroleum products amounted to 4.28 million tons, or 94% compared to the same period last year (4.55 million tons).
Currently, the situation on the market for the production of petroleum products is as follows:
🔵 the total reserves of diesel fuel at refineries, oil depots and tracks have been increased to 612 thousand tons or 38 days, Ai-92 gasoline – 352 thousand tons or 30 days, Ai-95 gasoline – 86 thousand tons or 30 days, reserves are replenished as fuel is produced and applications from the regions are submitted;
🔵 the depth of oil refining and, consequently, the production of light petroleum products has been increased from 85 to 87%;
On May 5, the planned overhaul was completed at the Shymkent Refinery, the plant is operating normally.
Thus, the situation on the fuel and lubricants market has improved in comparison with 2023."