Ministry of Internal Affairs to strengthen control over gas and coal supplies to residents of Uzbekistan
In October, the country identified 374 cases of illegal storage and sale of liquefied gas. The Ministry of Internal Affairs intends to strengthen control over fuel deliveries to the population, prevent under-deliveries, and unjustified fee collection.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan will strengthen control over the timely supply of coal, natural gas, and liquefied gas to residential buildings and social institutions. These issues were discussed at a meeting chaired by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Aziz Tashpulatov, the press service of the agency reported.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in October, 374 cases of illegal storage and sale of liquefied gas were identified. A total of 9,139 gas cylinders and 92.9 tons of fuel were seized. The Ministry reported measures to return them to consumers. The agency claims that in many cases, employees of gas supply companies were involved in the thefts.
During the same period, 16 cases of illegal storage and sale of coal were identified. A total of 333.54 tons of the product were withdrawn from circulation and subsequently transferred for the needs of the population.
At the meeting, the task was set to deliver gas cylinders according to schedule, ensure transparent accounting of transportation and distribution of fuel, and prevent unjustified fee collection.
Inspections will be intensified regarding under-deliveries, discrepancies between the actual allocated volumes of fuel and reporting, as well as abuse of official powers.
Together with "Hududgaztaminot" and the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will monitor transportation routes and traffic safety. Plans also include strengthening the protection of gas filling stations, warehouses, and distribution bases.
