Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee commented on the increase in liquefied gas prices on the domestic market. The agency attributed the rise to a lower share of locally produced gas and higher demand for relatively more expensive imported gas. This was reported by kursiv.uz. reports .
According to the committee, 358 thousand tons of gas were sold on the exchange in 2025. Of this, 61% (219 thousand tons) accounted for domestic product, while 39% was imported.
At the beginning of the year, the share of domestic gas was nearly 80%, but a decline was observed starting in August: by December it fell to 35%, and in January 2026 it stood at 10%. The main reason cited was that domestic gas is largely directed to meet the needs of the population and social facilities.
It was stated that the price of domestic gas has remained almost unchanged and, due to a purchase limit (no more than 5 tons per session), the price per ton did not exceed 7 million soums. Imported gas was sold on the exchange at prices of up to 8 million soums per ton.
As demand for imported gas is currently increasing, the average exchange price is being formed mainly based on imported supplies. Today, one ton of liquefied gas is sold at an average of 9.5 million soums — about 20% higher than in December.
The committee said measures are being taken to stabilize prices in the domestic market and that prices at fuel stations are being continuously monitored. It was also noted that 11% of vehicles in the country use liquefied gas, yet it accounts for only 5% of total automotive fuel consumption.
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