A video of people blocking the road due to the shortage of diesel went viral on social media. "Kazavtozhol" commented on the video, "Adyrna" reporter reported.
"20-25 people and about 10 vehicles from truck drivers gathered to discuss the increase in the price of diesel fuel on the 33rd kilometer of the Almaty-Kokpek-Koktal-Khorgas highway of republican importance. At the moment, the traffic is completely normal. There are no restrictions," said the press service of the company.
Let's remind that former Minister of Energy Bolat Aksholakov said that starting from April 12, the price of gasoline (AI-92 and AI-93) and diesel fuel will increase in the country. On average, the price of AI-92 fuel will increase by 6-7 tenge per liter, and diesel fuel by 12-14 tenge.
The shortage of diesel in Almaty has been felt since April 3. Some gas stations give it only with coupons.
