Senator names reason behind high airfare prices in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz - Senate deputy Suindik Aldashev has raised concerns over a shortage of aviation fuel in Kazakhstan. According to Aldashev, the country’s oil refineries are unable to meet growing demand, forcing Kazakhstan to rely on imported fuel. He stated that the current deficit is around 237,000 tons, and this figure is expected to grow to 550,000 tons by 2030. “High airfare prices are also a concern for Kazakhstanis. Fuel makes up 36.5 percent of the ticket price, aircraft maintenance accounts for 14.9 percent...