In January 2024, Uzbekistan’s motor gasoline production experienced a decrease, falling to 124,600 tonnes. This represents a 10.8% drop compared to the same period in 2023, the Statistics Agency reported.
This decline in fuel production in January marks the first occurrence since 2020. Before this, there had been a notable increase of 42.7% in 2023, 4.2% in 2022, 0.3% in 2021, and 30.8% in 2020. The last recorded decline was in 2019, at 31.8%.
In January 2024, petrol was added to the list of non-food items that experienced a price increase. The average fuel cost rose by 3.4% compared to December, according to the Statistics Agency.
Earlier, Daryo reported that Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Uzbekistan, directed Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to address the phasing out of Ai-80 gasoline by 2025. This directive aligns with the global trend towards cleaner and more efficient fuels, as reported by the president’s press service.
Ai-80 gasoline, a lower-octane fuel, was banned in many countries, including Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which are full importers of oil products. Only Uzbekistan and Afghanistan continue to use Ai-80 gasoline in the region.
In Uzbekistan, the daily gasoline demand typically surges from around 5,000 tons to 8,000 tons during colder periods, with Ai-80 accounting for a significant portion of this demand.
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