ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 19. The Ministry of Energy is discussing the calculations of the tariff for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to stabilize the situation in the domestic market, Trend reports via the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan.
At a meeting chaired by Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, Alibek Zhamauov, representatives of government agencies and the industry considered the impact of rising transportation costs on retail prices and agreed to develop a comprehensive approach to regulation.
It was noted that since the beginning of 2025, this is already the third significant increase in transportation costs. Since June 1 alone, the railway tariff for locomotive traction services has increased, leading to a rise in the transportation component in the cost of every liter of gas.
“Our overarching objective is to facilitate equilibrium in
pricing across the comprehensive logistics continuum to promote
stable and foreseeable market functionality.” It is imperative to
delineate unequivocal and transparent protocols for all
stakeholders, safeguarding the interests of both enterprises and
ultimate consumers,” articulated Zhamauov.
Subsequent to the convening, the stakeholders reached a consensus
to formulate an all-encompassing strategy. This encompasses the
formulation of ongoing interagency collaboration for anticipatory
tariff assessment, the creation of a clear framework for the
integration of transportation cost accounting in retail pricing
methodologies, and the enhancement of collective oversight on
tariff strategies to maintain an equilibrium of stakeholder
interests.
