Uzbekistan's gas distribution company Hududgazta’minot reported that 1,400 tons of liquefied gas and 10,626 domestic gas cylinders were misappropriated during the first nine months of 2026.
According to the company, the findings were identified through internal investigations conducted during the reporting period. A total of 25 case files were submitted to law enforcement agencies for legal assessment, resulting in the initiation of 19 criminal cases. Hududgazta’minot stated that its compliance control units conduct regular inspections to prevent the illegal sale and misappropriation of liquefied gas.
During 2025 and the first nine months of 2026, more than 3,000 unannounced inspections and raids were carried out, revealing 1,217 violations. During the same period, 471 locations used for the illegal sale of liquefied gas, referred to as "bunkers," were identified, and their operations were shut down.
According to Hududgazta’minot, the inspections prevented the illegal sale of 193.6 tons of liquefied gas, valued at approximately UZS 2bn (over $167,000). The company also prevented the illegal sale of 17,301 domestic gas cylinders, with a total value of UZS 8.7bn (around $730,000). Internal investigations conducted during the first nine months of 2026 revealed the misappropriation of 1,400 tons of liquefied gas and 10,626 domestic gas cylinders.
Following these findings, 25 case files were forwarded to law enforcement agencies for legal assessment. Based on the submitted materials, 19 criminal cases were initiated. Hududgazta’minot reported that control measures are continuing to identify violations, investigate their causes and prevent similar incidents.
Previously, more than 120 violations were uncovered during raids related to the supply of liquefied gas conducted in Uzbekistan from October 19 to 21.