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Since the beginning of the year, 593 attempts to export petroleum products totaling over 40,000 liters have been prevented at automobile checkpoints in Kazakhstan. The country's authorities have strengthened controls in border areas amid attempts to illegally export fuels and lubricants, Tengrinews.kz reports, citing the government press service.
The situation on the domestic fuel and lubricants market and measures to prevent the illegal flow of petroleum products abroad were discussed at a meeting chaired by Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov reported that the fuel and lubricants market remains stable. He added that Kazakhstan's oil refineries are operating as planned.
Total reserves of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel are sufficient to meet domestic market demand. The Ministry of Energy continues to oversee the production and supply of fuels and lubricants.
Interior Minister Yerzhan Sadenov reported that 593 attempts to smuggle petroleum products have been prevented at vehicle checkpoints since the beginning of the year. The total volume of fuel attempted to be smuggled exceeded 40,000 liters.
As part of the Roadmap to Prevent the Illegal Export of Petroleum Products, controls in border areas have been strengthened. Staffing has also been increased to ensure prompt and in-depth inspections.
Deputy Finance Minister Yerzhan Birzhanov spoke about the work of mobile teams. Border roads are patrolled around the clock. As part of the risk management system, specialists inspect tanker trucks and fuel tankers.
In the last two days alone, 61 attempts to export more than three tons of fuel and lubricants were stopped at checkpoints. The fuel was being transported in additional tanks and canisters.
In addition, 18 specialized vehicles designed for transporting fuel and lubricants were inspected. One of them contained 34 tons of petroleum products. Fuel samples were collected for analysis.
State revenue authorities are also analyzing the operations of 62 gas stations and 22 mini-oil refineries where abnormal increases in service volumes have been recorded. These entities are planned to undergo appropriate inspections.
Also speaking at the meeting were Deputy Chairman of the National Security Committee and Director of the Border Service Erlan Aldazhumanov, First Deputy Chairman of the Agency for the Protection and Development of Competition Rustam Akhmetov, and Deputy Chairman of the Financial Monitoring Agency Kairat Bizhanov.
Following the meeting, Olzhas Bektenov stated that ensuring the stability of the domestic petroleum product market remains a government priority. Government agencies have been instructed to monitor the situation daily.
