Uzbekistan proposes 5,000-soum propane price for households from 1 November

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan proposes raising retail prices of liquefied gas (propane) for households and introducing targeted subsidies. The draft resolution, published on the SOVAZ portal for discussing regulatory acts, aims to introduce market mechanisms in gas supply, attract private businesses and increase subsidy efficiency.

From 1 November 2026, the retail price for households would be set at 5,000 soums per kilogram including VAT, 2.5 times the current 2,000 soums. A delivery cost cap of 1,300 soums including VAT is also proposed. The cap would apply to LPG-Trade, a subsidiary of Hududgazta'minot created in September, and to private operators in the sector.

Subsidies would run until 1 January 2030 for families in the Social Registry, needy families not in the registry whose per-capita income does not exceed twice the minimum consumer spending (currently 1.43 million soums, according to Spot), and families raising orphans or children without parental care. Compensation would be 3,000 soums per kilogram, for up to 20 kg a month. Applications go to the National Social Protection Agency, and payments would be credited to social cards after fuel purchases are confirmed. About 220,000 Social Registry subscribers are expected to be covered, with 158 billion soums allocated.