Russian Refinery Disruptions Ripple Across Central Asian Fuel Markets

The disruptions to Russia's energy sector due to its war with Ukraine are having a ripple effect in Central Asia, with fuel prices rising across the region and governments scrambling to find alternative sources to meet demand. Officials have sought to reassure consumers that supplies will be sufficient and that prices will eventually come down once global disruptions stabilize. Daniyar Amangeldiev, the first deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, told reporters that rising fuel prices are unavoida