Gas and electricity production costs far surpass current tariffs unchanged since 2019, said a Finance and Economy Ministry official. Inflation has reached 66% over this period, he added. Agency for Social Protection noted that 1.5 million needy families will receive aid to cope with the price hike.
From May 1, electricity and gas tariffs in Uzbekistan will increase for the first time since August 2019. The subsequent increase is set for April 2025. The government is also introducing “social norms” for gas and electricity use.
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