News about liquefied gas: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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From November 1, the customs fee for processing international courier shipments is reduced, old-age pensions assigned two years early will be granted proactively, advertising calls will be banned in the evening and at night, and advance payment for electricity and gas for businesses will become fixed — 15%.
Otabek YusupovThe SSS and other agencies conducted raids against the resale of liquefied gas at inflated prices. Over 3,000 cylinders with 13.6 tons of gas were seized, more than 120 cases of illegal sale were identified, and in 39 of them employees of gas supply organizations were involved.
Otabek YusupovThe state company Hududgaztaminot reported the results of inspections for 2025 and the first nine months of 2026: 1,217 violations were identified, the operation of 471 'bunkers' illegally selling liquefied gas was halted, and the illegal sale of fuel and cylinders worth about 10.7 billion soums was prevented. 19 criminal cases were opened based on 25 case files.
Aziz KarimovDuring raids on October 19–21, conducted by the State Security Service together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Uzenergoinspektsiya, more than 120 cases of illegal storage and sale of liquefied gas were identified. In 39 cases, the involvement of gas supply employees was established. Over 3,000 cylinders containing 13.6 tons of gas were seized.
Sevara AzamovaAt an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors on October 16, Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the preparation of 128 investment blocks with estimated gas reserves of 5.8 trillion cubic meters and liquid hydrocarbons of 560 million tons. Also discussed were deep gas processing, reform of the liquefied gas market, and personnel training.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe National Statistics Committee reported that in 2025 the country registered 46.8 thousand fewer births than in 2024. The President announced plans to transfer liquefied gas supply to the private sector by 2027. Fines for early marriages have also been increased, the tuition contract payment deadline in universities has been extended, and in Tashkent complaints about the smell of hot water are being investigated.
Aziz KarimovUzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance has put up for public discussion a draft resolution raising the retail price of liquefied gas for the population from 2,000 to 5,000 soums per kilogram including VAT. For socially vulnerable families, a compensation of 3,000 soums per kilogram is provided, but no more than 20 kg per month. The introduction date differs between the document and the explanations: October 1 or November 1, 2026.
Nilufar KarimovaA draft presidential decree, released for public discussion, provides for one-time financial aid of 1 million soums in November 2026, expanded criteria for compensation for electricity, gas and coal, an increased baseline electricity consumption norm, and new heating tariffs.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe Ministry of Economy and Finance has published a draft resolution on liberalizing the liquefied gas market: by May 1, 2027, proposals on free pricing must be prepared, a pilot with private suppliers is underway in Andijan region, privatization of LPG-Trade and retail sale of cylinders are planned. The retail price is proposed to be raised from 2,000 to 5,000 soums per kg with compensations for those in need.
Dilnoza Rahimova
