Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan plans to reduce prices for diesel fuel by 15%, Uzbekneftegaz JSC stated.

This task was set before Uzbekneftegaz JSC at a video conference held yesterday under the chairmanship of the President on the use of new reserves in agriculture and priority tasks for 2024.

The head of Uzbekistan set a one-week deadline to reduce prices for diesel fuel put up for auction by 15%.

Bakhodir Sidikov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekneftegaz JSC, noted that this task is feasible and will be achieved by increasing the production of diesel from local raw materials.

Sidikov noted that the capacity of the Uzbekistan GTL enterprise will be used, which can produce diesel at a lower price compared to the imported analog.

The Chairman of the Board of Uzbekneftegaz JSC expressed confidence that within a week, Uzbekneftegaz JSC will fulfill the task set by the President of Uzbekistan.