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Uzbekistan’s gas exports surge by 57% despite decline in production

Uzbekistan’s gas exports surge by 57% despite decline in production
Uzbekistan’s gas exports surge by 57% despite decline in production

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — In January–February of this year, the export value of gas from Uzbekistan reached US$42 million, which is 57.3% higher compared to the same period last year, according to the National Committee on Statistics.

During the first two months of 2025, the country produced over 7.3 billion cubic meters of gas, 4% less than the previous year. The volume of fuel imports during this period fell to 35.8 million dollars.

The production of gas condensate also declined, dropping from 214.7 thousand tons last year to 192.6 thousand tons this year.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.