DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 22. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan has announced that there is a sufficient supply of liquefied gas in the country, ensuring that there is no shortage in the warehouses of petroleum and liquefied gas importers, Trend reports.
According to the ministry, the demand for liquefied gas in the country is on a downward trend, primarily due to the increase in electric vehicle usage.
The ministry also confirmed that there were no restrictions on liquefied natural gas imports from exporting countries in May and June 2024. It was noted that over the first six months of 2024, Tajikistan imported 195,400 tons of liquefied gas.
The ministry claimed that the reported restrictions on liquefied gas sales at gas stations were due to safety regulation breaches caused by high summer temperatures.
Additionally, it was noted that exporting countries conduct maintenance and repair work on their liquefied gas production facilities during the summer, which also impacts fuel supply.
"We urge you not to worry, as these conditions are temporary and will stabilize soon. The issue of gas prices at filling stations is under the control of the relevant authorities," the statement read.
For reference, local media reported that the shortage of liquefied gas in Dushanbe has persisted since the second half of the previous week. Most gas stations in the capital do not have this fuel, with drivers reporting that it is sporadically available at some stations at inflated prices – from 6 somoni ($0.56) to 7 somoni ($0.66) per liter, compared to the previous price of 5.8 somoni ($0.54).
