Uzbekistan plans to “mobilize of all resources” to limit the use and sale of the lowest-quality Ai-80 gasoline by the end of the year, president’s decree says. At the same time, people should be given access to “high-quality, environmentally friendly and affordable fuel”.
A draft decree of the president proposes restricting the sale and use of car fuels below the Euro-4 standard until the end of 2025. The previous target to phase out AI-80 was set for 2028. The proposal also includes banning the use of mazut as fuel in thermal power plants.
Gas, oil, electricity, and gasoline production in Uzbekistan dropped in February. In a month, gas output decreased by 284.4 million cubic meters, gasoline by 8,100 tons and electricity by 626.6 million kWh. c
In late January, Uzbekistan’s gas production dropped 9.4% to 3.99 billion cubic meters from January 2023, though it remained higher than recent months. Oil, coal, gasoline, and diesel production also declined. The number of operational industrial enterprises decreased by 25,200.
Price limit of 8,000 Uzbek soums is planned to be imposed on the sale of AI-80 gasoline at all gas stations in Uzbekistan. Additionally, Tatneft, Lukoil, Gazpromneft and Saneg will participate in constructing over 80 gas stations along main highways to promote competition in the market.
The President ordered the creation of a fuel reserve for gasoline and diesel. He also announced that loans will be provided to fuel importers to supplement their working capital. In addition, he set a target of installing 900 electric car chargers across the country by the end of 2023.
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