The key facts

  • Heating costs are planned to be reduced by 30–40% by 2030 through modernization and loss reduction
  • From 2028, tariffs may be indexed once a year from May 1 — at the inflation rate, but no more than 10%
  • New tariffs are proposed to be introduced from November 1, 2026; discussion of the draft until October 28

Plans to reduce costs

The cost of centralized heating in Uzbekistan is planned to be reduced by 30–40% by 2030 through modernization of the system and reduction of losses. This was announced on October 14 at a press conference by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance overseeing the oil and gas sector, Khurshid Mustafayev, Spot reports.

The official's statements and the draft resolution

According to Mustafayev, reaching the cost level will not be achieved solely through tariff increases. "Cost is not an indicator that only grows. The company, together with the relevant ministries and agencies, will work to reduce it," he noted. The draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers provides for the development of a program allowing the cost of thermal energy to be reduced by at least 15% annually. It is also planned to conduct a technical audit of the heat supply system and prepare a modernization program to reduce losses.

Tariffs and timelines

According to the draft, from 2028, tariffs for centralized heating for the population may be indexed once a year — from May 1, based on annual inflation, but by no more than 10%. New tariffs are proposed to be introduced from November 1, 2026. Public discussion of the document will last until October 28. The gradual alignment of reduced tariffs with the cost level by 2030 is provided for by the presidential decree of March 11, 2025.

Modernization and related changes

The project also provides for the modernization of heat supply systems, a reduction of network losses by 25% by the end of 2027, and the introduction of a modern billing system at industry enterprises. Earlier, Spot reported that from November 1, liquefied gas for citizens may rise in price by 2.5 times — to 5,000 soums per kilogram.