Uzbekistan is set to import over 370,000 tons of gasoline by the year-end, according to the Ministry of Energy. Minister Zhurabek Mirzamakhmudov addressed the gasoline situation in the country during a session at the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis on November 22. Despite affirming an absence of gasoline shortages, he highlighted measures being taken against fuel price manipulation at gas stations.
Mirzamakhmudov attributed the gasoline situation to a temporary restriction on exports imposed by the Russian government. Following an intergovernmental agreement during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Moscow in early October, Uzbekistan secured a guaranteed exception for gasoline exports. This agreement facilitated the commencement of gasoline deliveries from Russian companies in November.
As of now, Uzbekistan has produced 1.16 mn tons of motor gasoline, and the Ministry of Energy anticipates production to increase to 1.329 mn tons by year-end through enhanced domestic production and the processing of imported fuel. The plan also includes the importation of 371,000 tons of gasoline by the close of the year, with Uzbekneftegaz accounting for 100,000 tons, and the private sector contributing an additional 270,000 tons.
Mirzamakhmudov emphasized Uzbekistan's willingness to expand its imports of oil and petroleum products from Russia, reinforcing diplomatic and trade ties between the two nations. Although Russia lifted restrictions on motor gasoline exports on November 17, the possibility of reinstating export restrictions remains contingent on future developments, according to the Russian Ministry of Energy.
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