Uzbekistan Continues Receiving Russian Gas After Pipeline Explosion

Uzbekistan continues to receive Russian gas under existing agreements, despite an explosion on the Central Asia–Center gas pipeline in Russia, officials said on October 14. Representatives of the Ministries of Energy and of Economy and Finance made the statement at a press conference on energy tariff reform.

The Energy Ministry said obligations under the intergovernmental agreement with Russia are being met on time. Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshed Mustafayev, who oversees the oil and gas sector, said there were no supply disruptions. “Supplies are being carried out on time under the terms of the contract between the two companies,” he said.

The blast occurred on October 13 near Volchkovo village in Russia’s Penza region, with flames reportedly reaching about 70 meters. Russian authorities said the pipeline was quickly shut off, and no deaths or injuries have been reported. Imports of natural gas from Russia and Turkmenistan rose 15.2% in January–August 2026 to $1.21 billion.