According to the Customs Committee data, the total volume of oil and petroleum product imports into Uzbekistan for the period from January to June 2026 reached 949.4 million US dollars, exceeding the figure of 914.6 million US dollars for the same period in 2025. Although the growth in value amounted to 3.8%, the structure of imports underwent noticeable changes.
Gasoline became the most significant commodity among imported petroleum products. Its inflow increased by 49.8%, reaching 691.4 million liters compared to 461.7 million liters, and procurement costs rose from 264.9 million to 409.5 million US dollars. Gasoline now accounts for 43.1% of the total volume of petroleum product imports, which is higher than 29.0% the previous year.
Conversely, the import of diesel fuel decreased by 26.3%. The supply volume fell from 383.7 million to 283.0 million kilograms, and its cost dropped from 282.5 million to 228.9 million US dollars. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the import of liquefied gas (propane), which doubled—from 71.4 million to 156.2 million kilograms. The cost of these purchases almost tripled, rising from 29.3 million to 86.3 million US dollars.
Supplies of fuel oil have practically ceased: volumes dropped from 235.9 million to 18.7 million kilograms, and the cost decreased from 94.6 million to 5.3 million US dollars. Kerosene imports also decreased, falling from 52.1 million to 19.5 million kilograms, and its cost dropped from 51.3 million to 19.7 million US dollars. Lubricant purchases remained at the level of the previous year, amounting to 54.9 million kilograms worth 98.5 million US dollars. Imports of other light distillates decreased from 122.9 to 98.5 million kilograms, while imports of other liquid fuels increased from 34.6 to 77.3 million kilograms.
According to GlobalPetrolPrices data, the price of AI-95 gasoline in Uzbekistan is among the highest in Central Asian countries, although globally it remains below the average level. A liter of fuel in the republic costs more than in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Belarus, and Azerbaijan.
As of July 6, 2026, the average cost of one liter of gasoline in Uzbekistan reaches 16,153.8 soms, equivalent to 1.342 dollars. This figure remains below the global average price, which is approximately 1.46 dollars per liter, but significantly exceeds the fuel cost in many CIS and Central Asian states.
Compared to neighboring countries, Uzbekistan demonstrates some of the highest prices for automotive fuel in the region. For example, in Turkmenistan, a liter of gasoline costs only 0.43 dollars, which is one of the lowest figures in the world. In Azerbaijan, the price is 0.676 dollars, and in Kazakhstan—0.687 dollars. In Russia, a liter costs 0.940 dollars, while in Kyrgyzstan—1.016 dollars. Belarus also offers relatively affordable gasoline in the CIS at a price of 0.942 dollars.
There are countries where the fuel price is several times lower than the global average. The absolute leader in affordability is Iran, where a liter of fuel costs about 0.03 dollars. Venezuela is also on the list of countries with minimal prices, offering fuel at a price of about 0.04 dollars per liter.
The high cost of fuel in Uzbekistan forces drivers to pay more than most of their neighbors in Central Asia, which directly affects transportation costs and the final price of goods. Previously, Kyrgyzstan sent official requests to Uzbekistan and other countries aimed at preventing fuel shortages. Furthermore, Kyrgyzstan plans to increase its own production of gasoline and other petroleum products.
