In Uzbekistan, the prices of drinking water are almost doubled

"Ozsuvtaminot" has announced new approved tariffs for drinking water and wastewater services. According to him, at the same time, new tariffs for drinking water and wastewater services were approved in Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya and Tashkent regions. From August 1, 2023, the following tariffs will be applied in Kashkadarya: Drinking water: 1 m3 for residents - 2,000 soums (the current price is 1,000 soums); 1 m3 for budget organizations — 4,000 soums (the current price is 3,800 soums); 1 m3 for wholesale consumers - 7,000 soums (the current price is 6,700 soums); For wastewater service: 1 m3 for residents - 1,000 soums (actually 950 soums); 1 m3 for budget organizations - 2,200 soums (actually 2,100 soums); 1 m3 for wholesale consumers — 4,400 soums (actually 4,300 soums). The rates set in Surkhandarya will be applied from August 1, 2023: Drinking water: 1 m3 for residents - 2,140 soums; 1 m3 for budget organizations - 5,000 soums; 1 m3 for wholesale consumers - 5,000 soums; For wastewater service: 1 m3 for residents - 950 soums; 1 m3 for budget organizations - 1,800 soums; 1 m3 for wholesale consumers - 1,800 soums. From August 20, 2023, the following tariffs will be applied in Tashkent region. Drinking water: 1 m3 for residents - 1,700 soums (the current price is 950 soums); 1 m3 for budget organizations — 7,000 soums (the current price is 4,000 soums); 1 m3 for wholesale consumers - 7,000 soums (the current price is 4,000 soums); For wastewater service: 1 m3 for residents - 850 soums (actually 700 soums); 1 m3 for budget organizations - 1,850 soums (actually 1,300 soums); 1 m3 for wholesale consumers — 1,850 soums (actually 1,300 soums). In addition, tariffs are being increased for subscribers of "Chimyon-Chorbog water supply" and "Musaffo obi Hayot" enterprises operating in Tashkent region.