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Uzbekistan power grid enterprises illegally collected 5.5 billion soums from businessmen
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Uzbekistan power grid enterprises illegally collected 5.5 billion soums from businessmen

The Competition Development Committee has begun an investigation into regional power grid enterprises. It was found that 5.5 billion soums were illegally taken from entrepreneurs for re-connection to the grids.

According to information received from the committee's press service, the fee for re-connection after a debt had been repaid was canceled based on presidential decrees and government decisions. Nevertheless, an analysis of data provided by the business ombudsman revealed that between August 23, 2025, and February 2026, power grids illegally collected a total of 5.5 billion soums from businesses in 965 cases.

Signs of receiving unjustified income were discovered during the inspection. A case was initiated against the company 'Hududiy Elektr Tarmoqlari' and its affiliated enterprises.

Previously, the Competition Committee also initiated an inspection of airlines to ensure compensation payments to passengers for delayed flights. This inspection noted that passengers on domestic flights in this country are entitled to compensation if the flight delay was due to the carrier's fault.

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Uzbekistan plans to significantly boost the export of electrical engineering products, setting a goal of reaching $5 billion by 2030. Furthermore, it is planned to increase the total production volume in this industry and related sectors to $11 billion.

This information was presented during a presentation on the development of the electrical engineering industry and the stimulation of competitive product output for President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Previously, production in this sector increased from 4.7 trillion soums in 2018 to 43.1 trillion soums, and exports exceeded $1 billion. Currently, Uzbek products are supplied to 65 different countries.

In the first seven months of 2026 alone, the industry produced goods worth 30 trillion soums and exported products worth $706 million. As part of supporting enterprises that purchase copper raw materials, it is stipulated that they will cover 25% of the cost, while the remaining 75% will be covered by Uzsanoatexport. $50 million will be allocated for the implementation of these measures.

International brands willing to invest at least $50 million will also receive support in the form of tax incentives and access to ready-made production facilities with necessary infrastructure. It should be noted that Uzbekistan and Serbia previously agreed on an Action Plan for industrial cooperation for the period 2026–2028, in which the production of electrical engineering products was defined as one of the key areas of cooperation.

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