AKIPRESS.COM - The duration of social norms for electricity and gas consumption in Uzbekistan will be revised according to weather conditions, according to a Cabinet of Ministers resolution from February 28, 2025, UzDaily reported.
Following the instruction of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the government made amendments to the April 16, 2024 resolution, which had introduced increased tariffs for electricity and natural gas starting from May 1, 2023, and set social (basic) consumption norms for these resources.
The Ministry of Energy has been granted the authority to adjust the duration of basic energy consumption norms depending on air temperature, in coordination with the Cabinet. These adjustments could apply to both the heating season and other periods.
The Ministry of Energy, "Regional Electric Networks," and "Hududgazta'minot" are required to inform the public in a timely manner about any changes to the basic consumption norms through official websites and media outlets.
Last Saturday, the government extended the basic gas consumption norm from March 1 to April 1, taking into account forecasted lower temperatures, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Starting in May 2024, the cost of 1 kWh of electricity within the social norm will increase from 295 to 450 soums (+52.5%), while 1 cubic meter of natural gas will rise from 380 to 650 soums (+71%). Once the established limit is exceeded, the tariff increases significantly.
The social norms for energy consumption for electricity are set up to 200 kWh per month, for natural gas (from March to October, and from March to September in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm up to 100 cubic meters, and for natural gas during the heating season (from November to February, and from October to February in Karakalpakstan and Khorezm) up to 500 cubic meters.
Starting from April 1, tariffs will rise again: the base price for 1 kWh of electricity will increase by 33.3%, from 450 to 600 soums, while 1 cubic meter of gas will become 53.8% more expensive, rising from 650 to 1,000 soums.