As Spot previously reported, on September 22, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree introducing new measures to develop the fuel and energy sector.
The document amends the Rules for the Use of Electricity and Natural Gas, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in May 2024. The changes mainly concern the procedure and conditions for businesses to pay for energy resources.
In particular, Group I electricity consumers — large industrial and budget organizations — will pay the standard tariff at night, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. During semi-peak periods, a reducing coefficient of 1.5 will apply. Previously, the opposite system was in place: the standard tariff applied during semi-peak periods, while the night-time tariff was 1.5 times lower.
Since June 1, Group I consumers have been charged the standard tariff of 1,100 soums per kWh. During semi-peak periods, the rate will be approximately 733 soums per kWh.
The decree also introduces the concept of a “model consumer” of electricity and gas. This status will be granted to businesses that meet the following conditions:
connection to automated electricity and gas monitoring and metering systems;
installation of a meter with remote-control capabilities;
timely payments over the previous two months;
no violations related to the use of energy resources.
“Model consumers” will be able to make a monthly advance payment of 15% of the contracted electricity and gas volume instead of 100%. The remaining amount will be paid as the resources are consumed.
If a “model consumer” has no funds left in its ASKUÉ billing account, electricity supply will be automatically suspended. Once payment is made, the supply will also be automatically restored.
In addition, the fee for reconnecting consumers to gas networks after disconnection due to outstanding debt will be abolished. The fee was 2 BCV (880,000 soums) for household consumers and 5 BCV (2.2 million soums) for industrial and utility organizations.
Blogger and financier Otabek Bakirov linked the lower tariffs during semi-peak periods and higher night-time tariffs to changes in the power generation structure. Currently, most electricity generated during the day comes from solar and wind power plants, while at night it is produced mainly by more expensive gas-fired power plants.
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