Russia fuel crisis spills over to Central Asia as drone strikes bite

Kyrgyzstan hunts for suppliers, Uzbek prices climb, Kazakhstan guards its market As Russia tightens energy exports after Ukrainian drone strikes on its refineries, Kyrgyzstan is facing shortages of premium-grade gasoline, with consumers now turning to standard grade. (Photo by Ilkham Umarakhunov) ISTANBUL/BISHKEK — Central Asia's fuel markets are absorbing the shock of Russia's refinery crisis, with higher-octane gasoline shortages reported in Kyrgyzstan, prices rising in Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan tightening controls to protect its own market.

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