Due to an increase in fuel imports from Russia, importing companies have been instructed to urgently step up the supply of AI-92 gasoline to filling stations in Ulaanbaatar and local areas.

As of August 14, a total of 74 railcars carrying AI-92 gasoline had arrived in Ulaanbaatar over the previous 48 hours. At 2:30 PM, another 19 railcars arrived.

The Transport Police Service is paying particular attention to ensuring the smooth movement of fuel tankers on the roads, while customs authorities are expediting the clearance of imported petroleum products.

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said it is working to restore fuel supply and distribution in Ulaanbaatar and local areas to normal levels by the beginning of next week.

The temporary measures introduced to improve fuel availability, including restrictions based on even and odd license plate numbers and a MNT 50,000 limit per refueling, have produced the intended results. These measures will remain in effect through August 15, after which all filling stations will resume fuel sales without restrictions based on license plate numbers or purchase amounts.

Mongolia has requested the import of 71,000 tons of petroleum products from China per month, and relevant negotiations are underway. The Chinese side has indicated that it can supply up to 75,000 tons of petroleum products per month through three border crossings.

Mongolia's average daily consumption of AI-92 gasoline is approximately 2,000 tons.

Published Date:2026-08-17