Kazakhstan has introduced a new digital and color-coded monitoring system for diesel fuel supplied to farmers, as authorities tighten control over fuel distribution during the spring sowing campaign.

Diesel deliveries to agricultural producers are continuing under a state-approved schedule coordinated with the Ministry of Agriculture. A total of 402,000 tons of fuel is set to be supplied between February 1 and June 30, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

The ministry said the recommended diesel price stands at 263 tenge per liter, including VAT and transportation to regional stations. Depending on local operators, the final price may reach 281 tenge per liter - still around 15% lower than average retail fuel prices in the country.

To improve transparency and prevent misuse, Kazakhstan has rolled out several new oversight measures. These include separate PIN codes for fuel access, a color-coded diesel system using yellow, blue and red markings, and a dedicated virtual diesel warehouse integrated into the electronic invoicing platform.

The new tracking tools are already showing results. Actual diesel withdrawals have fallen by 21%, dropping from 729,000 tons to 602,000 tons, helping authorities reduce misuse of subsidized fuel intended for farmers.