Key facts
- Kyrgyzstan has implemented a new coal price regulation mechanism for the winter heating season.
- The government will retain control over domestic coal sales and remove middlemen.
- State-owned Kyrgyzkomur will sell coal directly to consumers, overseen by the Anti-monopoly Regulation Service.
- Retail prices for coal have been set by the ARS, with prices in Bishkek at 7,000 soms/t ($80.05/t).
- Previous measures include a maximum retail price set in early 2025 and a 90-day price cap last October.
Kyrgyzstan has introduced a new coal price regulation mechanism to ensure affordability during the upcoming winter heating season. The government will maintain direct control over domestic coal sales, eliminating intermediaries to create a transparent pricing system and prevent sharp price increases. State-owned producer Kyrgyzkomur will sell thermal coal directly to retail buyers, with the Anti-monopoly Regulation Service (ARS) monitoring the market and citizen appeals. Coal from the Kara-Keche mine has been delivered to Bishkek and the Chui region, with prices set by the ARS at 7,000 soms/t ($80.05/t) in Bishkek and ranging from 6,600 to 7,500 soms/t in the Chui district, depending on transportation costs. This move follows previous government interventions, including a maximum retail price set in early 2025 and a 90-day price cap imposed last October. Additionally, Kyrgyzstan recently implemented a six-month ban on coal exports by road, effective from June 23, excluding shipments through specific border crossings.