The Antimonopoly Service of Kyrgyzstan informs that, in response to requests from market participants in electric charging stations, an analysis of this commodity sector is currently being conducted in accordance with the directive of the President's Administration.
The goals of this analysis include:
* assessing the competitive environment;
* identifying potential barriers for new market participants;
* studying the structure of tariffs and their justification;
* preventing risks of unfair competition.
As for the temporary suspension of issuing technical conditions for connecting new electric charging infrastructure facilities to electrical networks, as well as architectural and technical conclusions for the installation of charging stations on municipal territories, it should be noted that during the market analysis, the Service is assessing existing administrative and infrastructure barriers that may hinder competition. Based on this, recommendations for their elimination are being developed.
The main task of the Service is to prevent the monopolization of the market. All regulatory acts that may give an advantage to certain participants are subject to mandatory verification for compliance with antimonopoly legislation. In this regard, the Service rejected the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The main task of the Service is to prevent the monopolization of the market. All regulatory acts that may give an advantage to certain participants are subject to mandatory verification for compliance with antimonopoly legislation. In this regard, the Service rejected the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Thus, the actions of the Service are aimed at promoting the development of a competitive environment and protecting the interests of consumers.
Previously, owners and operators of electric charging stations (ECS) sent an open letter to President Sadyr Japarov and Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev, requesting protection for the industry from artificial obstacles and potential monopolization.
The authors of the letter emphasize that since 2021, the private sector has independently created the basic infrastructure for electric vehicles, investing its own and borrowed funds in the installation of about 500 charging stations throughout Kyrgyzstan. As a result, by 2025, 15,278 electric vehicles are registered in the country, accounting for 0.8% of the total number of cars.
The development of ECS contributes to reducing the level of smog in Bishkek and decreasing carbon dioxide emissions. The state program for the development of a green economy until 2029 envisages the installation of 1,000 charging stations, and the private sector has already completed half of this plan, as stated in the letter.
Nevertheless, businessmen are facing "unprecedented systemic pressure".
Issues with Tariffs
The Antimonopoly Service demands a reduction in charging service prices, while not considering the financial costs of businesses, debt obligations, and bureaucratic complexities (the paperwork for one location takes more than six months).
Refusal of Access to Networks
According to information in the letter, the Ministry of Energy gave an oral directive to energy companies to stop issuing technical conditions for connecting new infrastructure facilities.
Blocking Permits
Since February 23, 2026, the Bishkek city administration and the cabinet of ministers have instructed the relevant services to suspend the issuance of documents for the installation of charging stations on municipal land. This creates serious problems for businesses, threatening layoffs and a decrease in tax revenues.
Threat of Monopoly: The Ministry of Energy has developed a draft resolution that grants state and quasi-state companies preferential rights to obtain plots and documents for ECS. This significantly worsens competitive conditions and puts local investors at a disadvantage.
Operators of ECS emphasize that it is the local business that has been the initiator of the development of this industry. They urge the authorities to intervene immediately, maintain equal conditions for competition, and hold a working meeting with the participation of officials and investors.
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