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Uzbekistan Plans 30% Heating Tariff Hike and More Aid
Uzbekistan is considering a 30% increase in heating and hot water tariffs from 1 November 2026, alongside expanded electricity allowances and financial aid for low-income families.
Chinese Companies Showcase Technology at Tashkent Trade Fair
Around 200 Chinese companies are showcasing industrial, digital, green energy and consumer electronics technologies at a trade exhibition in Tashkent from 14 to 16 October.
Uzbekistan Discovers New Gas Condensate Field in Kashkadarya
Uzbekneftegaz has discovered the Borisoy gas condensate field in Kashkadarya region, with a test well producing up to 400,000 cubic metres of gas daily.
Uzbekistan Proposes 5,000 Soum Price for Liquefied Gas
Uzbekistan has proposed a retail price of 5,000 soums per kilogram of liquefied gas from 1 November 2026, with monthly compensation for eligible families.
Uzbekistan Uncovers Thousands of Construction and Utility Violations
Uzbekistan’s construction and housing inspectorate reported more than 301,000 inspections, thousands of violations and 27.4 billion soums in additional water charges.
Russia Gas Pipeline Explosion Leaves Uzbekistan Transit Unaffected
A gas pipeline explosion in Russia’s Penza region has not disrupted Russian gas supplies to Kazakhstan or transit deliveries to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan said.
Uzbekistan and LX to Develop a National Address System
Uzbekistan has signed a three-year contract with South Korea’s LX to modernize its national address system under a World Bank-supported project.
Uzbekistan and China Discuss Textile Industry Cooperation
Uzbekistan’s Uztextileprom Association held talks with China’s Xinjiang Yinlong International Agricultural Cooperation Co., Ltd. on trade, investment and joint textile projects.
Uzbekistan’s Business Activity Index Rises 38.9% in September
Uzbekistan’s business activity index reached 1,389 points in September 2026, up 38.9% month on month, driven by stronger commodity exchange activity and banking transactions.
Uzbekistan’s Services Market Grows 17% in January-August 2026
Uzbekistan’s market services reached 908.5 trillion soums in January-August 2026, up 17% year on year, according to the Economy and Finance Ministry.