The key facts

  • 1.7 trillion soums allocated for five support measures during energy reforms
  • Electricity norm for households without gas raised from 200 to 350 kWh from November 1
  • Compensation period extended until April 1, 2028

In Uzbekistan, a total of 1.7 trillion soums will be allocated for five additional support measures for the population during the energy reforms.

This was reported by the Social Protection Agency.

In addition to one-time payments during the heating season, the following measures are provided:

  • Increase in electricity consumption norm. From November 1, for households without gas supply, the basic monthly norm for the heating season will rise from 200 to 350 kWh. This will allow 1.5 million households to save a total of 171 billion soums.

  • Expansion of compensations. The income criterion for receiving compensations for electricity and gas for families not included in the Social Register will be raised from 1.072 million to 1.43 million soums per person. An additional 166 thousand families will receive assistance, for which 77 billion soums are provided.

  • Extension of compensation payments. The period of compensation for the difference between tariffs within the basic norm and above it will be extended until April 1, 2028. Payments for 470 thousand families are provided with 150 billion soums.

  • Home insulation. In 3 thousand households of families under state care living in mahallas with difficult conditions, walls and roofs will be insulated, energy-efficient windows and doors will be installed, as well as solar panels or solar collectors. 240 billion soums will be allocated for these purposes.

In addition, the income criterion for compensation of coal expenses and coverage of utility payments through the 'Sahovat va kumak' fund will be set at 1.43 million soums per person.