Gas production in Uzbekistan decreased by 16.4%.
During the nine months of 2026, the country produced 27 billion cubic meters of gas. During the same period, the value of imports increased by almost 50% to 1.6 billion dollars. Against the backdrop of the decline in domestic production, Uzbekistan is increasing purchases abroad.
According to a Gazeta source familiar with the situation in the industry, the available gas volumes are now 20% less than a year ago. He also said that gas exports to China stopped at the end of October.