Kazakhstan Bans Potato Exports

In order to stabilize prices for staple food products, Kazakhstan has banned the export of large and small cattle, potatoes, and carrots from the country.

This was reported on January 6 by the press service of the government of Kazakhstan.

“In order to stabilize prices for socially important food products, in particular, beef, lamb, potatoes and carrots, a ban has been established on the export of cattle and small ruminants abroad – for six months, potatoes and carrots – for three months,” the message says, cited by News Read Online.

Moreover, in the following time, the country plans to introduce a temporary moratorium on increasing tariffs for regulated utilities: water supply, drainage, heat supply, gas supply, and electricity supply. According to the plan, it will last 180 days.