Economists comment on price increase in gasoline and ban on exports to resolve the issue

In recent weeks, even in Tashkent, there is a shortage of gasoline. In addition to reduced imports, it is known that the privatized Fergana Oil Refinery has drastically reduced production. The price of diesel fuel has increased by 1.5 times since the beginning of the year; despite the start of the GTL plant, the price of diesel in Uzbekistan remains 3 times more expensive than in neighboring Kazakhstan.