Uzbekistan Aims to Reform Liquefied Gas Supply System for Residents

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed proposals to reform the liquefied gas supply system for residents. The current system, which is crucial for supplying energy to those living in areas without access to the natural gas network, faces several challenges.

The analysis revealed that approximately 3.8 million people and nearly 2,000 social facilities across the country receive liquefied gas, with a planned supply of 604.8 thousand tons this year. However, some regions experience delays in delivering the gas, forcing consumers to purchase it at market prices from automotive gas filling stations.

The Head of State emphasized that prioritizing the people's interests is essential and highlighted the importance of delivering liquefied gas promptly, avoiding supply disruptions, and supporting families requiring social assistance. To address these issues, proposals have been developed to implement a phased reform of the liquefied gas supply system.

The proposed reforms aim to establish LPG-Trade LLC, founded by Hududgazta'minot, which will be responsible for purchasing liquefied gas through the exchange and delivering it to the public in a prescribed manner. This approach will ensure the effective operation of economically sound mechanisms when setting the retail price of liquefied gas.

The reforms also plan to allocate funds from the state budget directly to specific consumers, rather than providing broad subsidies, enhancing both fairness and efficiency. A pilot project is planned for Andijan region to involve private operators in the liquefied gas supply process.