Central Asia Faces Fuel Crisis as Russia Tightens Exports; Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Hit Hardest
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Central Asia Faces Fuel Crisis as Russia Tightens Exports; Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Hit Hardest

A deepening regional fuel crisis grips Central Asia, triggered by Russia's diesel export ban and disruptions to its refining sector amid the Ukraine conflict. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, heavily reliant on Russian imports, face severe shortages of jet fuel and diesel, leading to price hikes and emergency measures.

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