The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has registered a temporary regulation on the procedure for allocating subsidies to cover part of the cost of diesel fuel purchased by agricultural enterprises through exchange trading. The document was registered on July 29, 2026, under number 3912.

Under the new rules, farmers growing cotton and wheat will be eligible for state compensation of up to 2 million UZS per ton if the price of diesel fuel purchased through exchange trading between April 1 and July 1, 2026, exceeds 13 million UZS per ton. This is expected to ease the financial burden on agricultural producers.

Farmers are not required to submit a separate application to receive the subsidy; the payment will be made proactively, i.e., automatically. This simplifies the process and reduces bureaucratic obstacles for farmers.

The subsidy amount is calculated automatically based on data from the Agroportal system. The funds will be transferred to the farmer's special account in a commercial bank within 3 business days. The process is expected to be transparent and efficient.

In case of technical failures or data exchange interruptions that prevent the Agency from receiving information about a farmer, the farmer may apply in writing or electronically through Agroportal. Additional verification may be required in such cases.

This measure aims to support the agricultural sector, reduce farmers' costs, and ensure food security. However, some experts question the effectiveness of the subsidy and the potential additional burden on the state budget.

Source: www.gazeta.uz