Politics
2027 Budget Bill Proposes Three-Year Tax Break for Electric Vehicles
Published: 2026-09-27
The government has begun parliamentary discussions on its draft 2027 budget, which proposes a three-year exemption from customs duty and excise tax for new electric vehicles, machinery and supporting green infrastructure. The measure would cover electric cars and machinery aged up to three years, renewable-energy equipment, solar panels, batteries and charging stations. It forms part of a broader policy to support new energy sources, distributed grids and storage solutions from next year. Finance Minister Z. Mendsaikhan said the policy is intended to retain more of the more than USD 200 million spent annually on fuel imports and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 166,000 tonnes. The government also links the plan to lowering fuel and lubricant supply risks for the mining sector as its equipment becomes electrified.
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Economy
Fuel Deliveries Reach 3,800 Tonnes at Sukhbaatar Station
Published: 2026-09-27
As of the morning of September 27, 3,800.6 tonnes of fuel and fuel products arrived at Sukhbaatar railway station in 61 wagons, the Fuel Emergency Headquarters reported. The shipment comprised 3,091.8 tonnes of diesel in 48 wagons, 607.5 tonnes of TS-1 jet fuel in 10 wagons, and 101.3 tonnes of propane in three wagons. Of the diesel wagons, 37 were planned for Tolgoit, six for Tsogttsetsii, three for Sainshand, and one for the Sukhbaatar border port. The previous day, the station received 10,900 tonnes of diesel, while 1,900 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline arrived in 33 wagons. Fifteen gasoline wagons were allocated to Tolgoit, with the remainder sent to Sainshand and Darkhan.
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Diplomacy
Prime Minister Uchral Begins First Official Visit to Japan
Published: 2026-09-27
Prime Minister N. Uchral left on September 27 for an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The September 27-30 trip is Uchral’s first official foreign visit as prime minister. He is scheduled to hold formal talks with Takaichi on expanding the two countries’ Special Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, deepening people-centered cooperation, and regional and international issues. His program also includes meetings with the speakers of Japan’s House of Councillors and House of Representatives, leaders of JICA and JETRO, the Japan-Mongolia Economic Committee, and business representatives. Uchral is also scheduled to meet Mongolian citizens living in Japan. The countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
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Infrastructure
Eastbound Lane Near Sodon Complex Closes for One-Day Roadworks
Published: 2026-09-27
The eastbound lane between Passenger Transport-2 in Ulaanbaatar’s 21st Khoroolol and the Sodon residential complex was closed on September 27 under the Bayankhoshuu Street project. The affected route is in Songinokhairkhan District. The closure is for road cleaning and colored asphalt-concrete paving work, according to the project notice. Traffic was scheduled to reopen at 11 p.m. on September 27. Drivers and passengers were advised to follow temporary traffic controls and use other routes. The closure is part of the phased renewal of 5.6 kilometers of Bayankhoshuu, also known as Trade Union, Street. The World Bank-financed road-upgrade project began last year and is being implemented in stages.
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Scheduled Maintenance Brings Electricity Restrictions on September 27
Published: 2026-09-27
A September 27 notice listed locations where electricity would be restricted for scheduled maintenance work. Customers were asked to understand that repair work is carried out only after the relevant equipment has been fully de-energized, and to remain patient during the work. The notice said that the schedule could change depending on weather conditions. If changes were needed, information would be sent to the telephone number registered under the relevant customer contract. The announcement identified planned electricity-restriction locations and set out the conditions for repair work. It did not provide additional details in the supplied notice about individual locations, the duration of restrictions, or the particular equipment involved. Customers were asked to await updates through their registered contact number if weather required a scheduling change.
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Installation of Crude Distillation Column Begins at Oil Refinery Project
Published: 2026-09-27
Lifting and installation work has begun on the atmospheric crude distillation column at Mongolia’s oil refinery project. The column, described as the refinery’s tallest structure, is 56.6 meters high and 3.2 meters in diameter. It weighs 159 tonnes when manufactured and 176 tonnes in total during installation. A fully assembled 1,250-tonne-capacity Zoomlion ZCC17000 crawler crane has been prepared for the lifting operation. The column will separate crude oil heated to as much as 380°C into different hydrocarbon fractions at atmospheric pressure before the material is processed in downstream facilities. The work follows long-term design, detailed engineering, manufacturing, transport, and construction efforts involving domestic and international engineers and specialists.
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Environment
Wet Snow and Sharp Cooling Forecast Across Much of the Country
Published: 2026-09-27
The National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring forecast rain, wet snow, strong winds, and sharply lower temperatures across several regions from September 27 into early October. Uvs, Zavkhan, and Khuvsgul were expected to receive rain and wet snow on September 27, with possible snowstorms and slippery roads at mountain passes. Precipitation was forecast to extend to parts of Bulgan, Selenge, Tuv, Arkhangai, Khentii, and Dornod over subsequent days. Winds may reach 15-17 meters per second across much of the country on September 28, the Gobi and steppe on September 29, and eastern areas on September 30. Ground frosts are expected in agricultural areas, posing a risk to crops and exposed vegetables. Ulaanbaatar was forecast to cool to 3-5C on September 28.
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Bear Sightings Prompt Safety Warning Near Forests and Rivers
Published: 2026-09-27
The Capital City Environment Department has warned that bears are entering the capital territory more frequently and urged people to use caution near forests, mountains and riverbanks. Anyone who sees a bear, tracks or other signs should not approach or follow the animal, and should alert the authorities. During business hours, reports can be made to the Capital City Environment Department at 7272-0303 or the Bogd Khan Uul Strictly Protected Area Protection Administration at 7707-0840. Outside business hours, residents can call the Capital City Emergency Management and Coordination Center on 1131-0005 or police on 102. Authorities note that bears can detect food odors from 25 to 30 kilometers away and advise securely storing food waste, burying livestock carcasses located near homes and avoiding wooded travel where possible.
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Authorities Kill Bear After Vehicle Attack at Uvs Herder’s Enclosure
Published: 2026-09-27
Authorities in Malchin soum, Uvs province, killed an adult bear after it entered a herder’s household enclosure, damaged a vehicle and posed what local officials described as a direct risk to people. The household members had taken shelter inside their vehicle when the bear attacked it, according to Deputy Governor S. Ankhbayar. The provincial governor had created a task force after bears were reported in seven soums during the previous week. On September 21, the task force asked the Ministry of Environment for guidance and possible authorization. At its September 23 meeting, the government authorized the killing of one to three bears that threaten people under police supervision. Ministry guidance also requires protection for cubs and females with cubs, monitoring bear movements, preventing illegal hunting, and submitting weekly reports.
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