In the first two months of 2026, Uzbekistan significantly increased its imports of petroleum products and fuel and energy resources.
According to statistics from the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, the total value of imported fuel reached $304.7 million, $95.4 million higher than the same period in 2025, when purchases totaled $209.3 million, according to the portal inbusiness.kz.
The most pronounced growth was recorded in the gasoline segment. In January and February, the country imported 279.2 thousand tons of fuel worth $165.9 million, compared to significantly lower figures a year earlier: 135.9 thousand tons worth $78.5 million. Diesel fuel supplies also increased, reaching 89.6 million kg worth $71.5 million, compared to 66.4 million kg worth $53.9 million the previous year.
The growth trend also affected other product categories. Imports of motor and transmission oils rose to 17.1 million kg, valued at $29.9 million. Imports of other liquid fuels jumped sharply from 6.7 million kg to 36.9 million kg, valued at $19.2 million. Kerosene shipments also more than doubled, increasing from 4 million kg to 8.7 million kg, valued at $8.7 million.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 18, 2026