BUSINESS | 10:38 / 26.08.2022
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Uzbekistan paying 2 cents for each kilowatt-hour of electricity imported from Tajikistan 

In January-July of this year, Tajikistan exported more than $64.5 million worth of electricity.

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Afghanistan is the main importer of Tajikistan’s electricity, and it is delivered to Uzbekistan in a smaller volume as well, Asia-Plus reports.

According to the signed agreements, Afghanistan pays Tajikistan 4.67 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity, and Uzbekistan pays 2 cents.

In return for the low tariff, Tajikistan receives Uzbekistan’s natural gas at a reduced price.

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