Kyrgyzstan's Fuel Exports to Afghanistan Surge 23-Fold in 2025

Kyrgyzstan's gasoline exports to Afghanistan surged 23 times in early 2025, reaching 57 million liters valued at $26.1 million, making Afghanistan its largest fuel market.

The National Statistics Committee of Kyrgyzstan has reported a dramatic surge in fuel exports to Afghanistan during the first five months of this year, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

According to official data, Kyrgyzstan exported more than 57 million liters of gasoline to Afghanistan from January to May, valued at approximately $26.1 million.

Afghanistan has now become the primary buyer of Kyrgyz motor fuel, accounting for nearly 94 percent of the country’s total gasoline exports. The figures mark a twenty-three-fold increase compared to last year.

This growth comes despite the fact that in 2024, Kyrgyzstan’s fuel exports to Afghanistan were relatively low, reflecting a significant shift in trade patterns this year.

Afghanistan’s fuel market has faced volatility in recent months, with authorities repeatedly rejecting shipments of Iranian gasoline and oil over alleged poor quality, a claim disputed by Tehran.

The surge in Kyrgyz fuel supplies may give Bishkek a stronger position in Afghanistan’s energy market, especially as Kabul diversifies imports amid disputes with traditional suppliers.

Analysts note that regional energy trade dynamics are shifting, with Afghanistan increasingly relying on Central Asian exporters to meet demand, underscoring the country’s dependence on foreign fuel supplies.