What will change in the lives of Kazakhstanis starting February 2025? Read the article on Tengrinews.kz.
Retail prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, and autogas will increase in Kazakhstan
The Minister of Energy, Almasadam Satkaliyev, announced the timelines for the price hikes on gasoline and autogas in Kazakhstan. According to the official, fuel prices will start to rise as early as February. Satkaliyev assured that the initial increase in the price of AI-92 gasoline and diesel fuel will not exceed 5 tenge per liter.
The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan plans to raise prices for liquefied petroleum gas starting February 1, in order to align them with the actual production costs. According to the draft order from the Minister of Energy, the maximum wholesale price for liquefied gas will increase from 45,158 tenge to 51,932 tenge per ton. The maximum retail price will increase between 6 to 21 tenge depending on the region.
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Electricity tariffs will rise
In several regions of Kazakhstan, the maximum tariffs for electricity will be increased. The order to amend the maximum tariffs for electricity was signed by the Minister of Energy on January 27. The document will come into effect on February 1.
According to the order, the maximum tariffs for electricity will rise as follows:
- first group (Ekibastuz GRES-1 named after B. Nurzhanov) – from 8.27 to 9.5 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- second group (Eurasian Energy Corporation) – from 7.98 to 9.4 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- third group (Ekibastuz GRES-2) – from 13.17 to 15.67 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- fourth group (Topar Main Distribution Power Station) – from 15.32 to 20.84 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- fifth group (Zhambyl GRES named after T.I. Baturov) – from 17.73 to 22.58 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- sixth group (Karaganda Energy Center) – from 14.09 to 17.64 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- seventh group (Ust-Kamenogorsk CHPP) – from 14.27 to 17.82 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- eighth group (Sevkazenergo) – from 18.61 to 23.17 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- ninth group (JSC "Astana-Energia") – from 9.28 to 11.71 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- tenth group ("Pavlodarenergo" (CHPP-2,3) – from 18.25 to 24.29 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 12th group (JSC "Aluminum of Kazakhstan") – from 7.87 to 8.52 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 13th group ("Kazakhmys Energy" (JTEP, BTEP) – from 21.42 to 30.24 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 16th group ("Bassel Group LLS") – from 16.73 to 25.48 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 18th group ("Stepnogorsk CHPP") – from 28.97 to 38.67 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 22nd group (GKP "Kentau Service") – from 7.07 to 37.12 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 23rd group (GKP Arkalyk TEP) – from 8.44 to 13.13 tenge per kilowatt-hour;
- 26th group ("Almaty Electric Stations" CHPP-1, 2, 3, Kapshagay HPP, Cascade HPP) – from 17.82 to 20.93 tenge per kilowatt-hour.
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First-graders will have a break
First-grade students will go on winter break. They will have 7 calendar days off – from February 10 to February 16 inclusive.
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Changes in the selection rules for the "Bolashak" scholarship
Starting February 2, the rules for selecting candidates for the international "Bolashak" scholarship will change. The new rules include an updated competitive selection with the introduction of a filtering mechanism. Now, candidates who do not score the required number of points will not be allowed to the next round.
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Kazakhstan at the 2025 Asian Games
The Asian Games in Harbin and Yabuli, China, will take place from February 7 to 14. The opening ceremony will be held on February 7 at Harbin Stadium. Our country will be represented by 139 athletes. The men's and women's hockey teams will start their group stages on February 3 and 4.
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Utility services will become more expensive in Almaty
From February 1, tariffs for "Almaty Su" services will increase as part of a broader strategy to modernize the sector. The "Tariff for Investment" program, set to run until 2029, aims to improve infrastructure. Currently, the wear and tear of water supply and drainage networks is 54.5 and 53.8 percent, respectively.
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Restrictions at the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border
Restrictions have been introduced at the "Kaplanbek" and "Navoi" border crossing points between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan until February 5. These points are undergoing simultaneous modernization and technical upgrading.
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Two border checkpoints between Kazakhstan and Russia will cease operations
From February 1, the passage of vehicles and cargo through the "Orsk" and "Mashtakovo" road checkpoints in the Orenburg region at the Kazakhstan-Russia border will be temporarily suspended due to scheduled repairs at the adjacent "Alimbet" and "Syrym" checkpoints.
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Weather in February
February 2025 in Kazakhstan will be marked by snowstorms and precipitation. In most areas of the country, the average air temperature is expected to be 1-2 degrees above normal, around normal in the East Kazakhstan region, in the southeastern part of Almaty region, and in the Zhetisu region, as well as in the mountainous and foothill areas of Turkestan, Zhambyl regions, and Abai region.
February snowstorms and thaws: what to expect from the weather in Kazakhstan
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Rest
In February, Kazakhstanis will have 20 working days and 8 days off. The last month of winter in Kazakhstan will pass without any state or national holidays, so residents will only rest on weekends.
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