Uzbekistan will aid families with winter energy costs
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Uzbekistan will give 1.017 million low-income families 1 million soums each in November 2026 to help with winter heating and energy bills.
The government also intends to adjust the requirements for receiving state assistance, basing eligibility on income levels of up to three minimum wages in Tashkent and two in other regions. Compensation for electricity and natural gas will continue to be available through April 2028.
Residents in areas without gas lines will receive increased allowances for electricity use during the winter heating season, rising from 200 to 350 kWh. Beyond direct financial aid, Uzbekistan plans to improve housing for an additional 3,000 low-income families in 2027 and 2028 by insulating homes and introducing energy-saving technologies. These combined efforts aim to lower energy costs and expand social support for vulnerable households.
