Head of Oil and Gas Company: Fuel Imports From All Countries Continue
As fluctuations in oil and gas prices continue across Afghanistan’s markets, the head of the Afghanistan Oil and Gas Corporation says the country’s dependence on imports and regional developments are among the key factors affecting the fuel market.
In an exclusive Mohammad Nasir Rahimi, head of the Afghanistan Oil and Gas Corporation, said Afghanistan imports most of its oil and gas from countries in the region and that regional developments can affect fuel supplies and prices in the country.
Mohammad Nasir Rahimi said: “The problems in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy supplies, and this has naturally affected Afghanistan as well. When countries that previously received energy from Gulf states face supply problems, they, like Afghanistan, turn to other countries for energy, which reduces the supply available to Afghanistan.”
Rahimi named Iran, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan as Afghanistan’s main sources of oil and gas imports, adding that imports from fuel-exporting countries are continuing.
“We import from all countries that export fuel and gas. This means that so far, we have not faced any restrictions from countries limiting their exports to Afghanistan,” Rahimi said.
According to him, nearly 160 companies are currently involved in importing oil and gas across Afghanistan, while designated commissions operate in cities to prevent hoarding and excessive price increases.
“We assure our fellow citizens that there is neither a mafia operating here nor does anyone have control over the market. The Emirate-owned oil and gas company also imports fuel, our sources are not limited, and when necessary, we can intervene in the market,” Rahimi said.
However, continued fluctuations in fuel prices have raised concerns among citizens, who are calling for greater market oversight and measures to prevent excessive increases in petroleum prices.
