President instructs to reduce the cost of bread production

In accordance with the government decree of October 14, 2019, market mechanisms were introduced into the system of growing grain, producing flour and bread. 

Starting from October 15, wheat prices have been liberalized, and in order to support socially vulnerable segments of the population, each recipient of benefits is paid monthly compensation in the amount of 50,000 soums.

According to the presidential press service, sufficient reserves have been created to guarantee the provision of unleavened bread, the monthly flour production has increased from 122,000 to 142,000 tons. Currently, 1 kilogram of flour in Tashkent is sold on the exchange for 2,300-2,400 soums, a loaf of bread is sold for 1,500-1,700 soums in retail.

At the meeting, it was indicated that in some areas the bread price remains high. 

In this regard, khokims of all regions, districts and cities were indicated the need to take the experience of the city of Tashkent as a basis, daily analyze all processes from the sale of flour on the exchange to the sale of bread in retail, and take measures to fully meet the population’s need for bread.

It was entrusted to make every effort to reduce the cost of local bread production, to timely and fully pay compensation to socially vulnerable citizens. In addition, the need for creating stocks of flour and other food products for the winter in mountainous and remote settlements was noted.