The government has officially adopted a series of comprehensive resolutions aimed at transitioning the domestic fuel and energy sector toward market-based principles while simultaneously introducing mechanisms to cushion the socio-economic impact on vulnerable populations. According to the newly enacted regulatory framework, the baseline consumption quota for electricity in remote or underdeveloped regions lacking access to natural gas infrastructure has been officially raised to 350 kilowatt-hours.

Furthermore, as part of the phased rollout of market mechanisms for supplying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to households, the retail price for propane has been fixed at 5,000 soms per kilogram, inclusive of value-added tax (VAT). Additionally, a capped service fee for the delivery of LPG to residential consumers by LPG-Trade LLC has been established at 1,300 soms per kilogram, also factoring in the applicable VAT.

To mitigate the financial burden on low-income and socially vulnerable households, the authorities have introduced a targeted compensation scheme. Eligible families will receive a reimbursement of 3,000 soms per kilogram for purchased gas, covering up to 20 kilograms per month, which effectively amounts to a monthly financial relief of up to 60,000 soms per household.

Source: kun.uz