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In the first half of 2026, Tajikistan increased its imports of petroleum products. Over the first six months, 599,500 tons of fuel were imported into the country, valued at $494.7 million, with the average price per ton reaching $825. Compared to the same period last year, the volume of supplies increased by 35,900 tons, while the average import price increased by $38, or 4.8%. This was reported at a press conference summarizing the first half of the year by the Antimonopoly Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The Russian Federation remains the republic's primary supplier of petroleum products, accounting for 91.1% of total imports. Belarus accounts for 2.8% of deliveries, Turkmenistan for 1.9%, Kazakhstan for 1.0%, Uzbekistan for 0.9%, and the Kyrgyz Republic for 0.9%. Another 1.5% of petroleum products came from other non-CIS countries.
Diesel fuel traditionally accounts for the largest share of imports. From January to June, 300,200 tons of diesel fuel were imported into the country, valued at $236.8 million. The average price was $789 per ton. Compared to the same period last year, import volume increased by 35,400 tons, and the average price increased by $32, or 4.2%.
Gazpromneft Tojikiston LLC remains the largest participant in the diesel fuel market, accounting for 45.4% of supplies. It is followed by GUP pri PRT (6.1%), Emom Import Export LLC (5.8%), Seganch LLC (4.7%), Temur Oil LLC (4.5%), Tach Tour LLC (2.9%), Shirkati Taminotti Suzishavori CJSC (2.8%), Mabdai Nur LLC (2.3%), Poimetal LLC (2.2%), and Soro Company LLC (2.1%). The remaining economic entities account for 21.1% of imports.
Gasoline supplies also increased. In the first six months of this year, eight economic entities imported 243,200 tons of gasoline into Tajikistan, valued at $196.2 million. The average import price was $807 per ton. Compared to the same period last year, the volume of supplies increased by 1,800 tons, and the average price increased by $61, or 8.2%.
Gazpromneft Tojikiston LLC also leads the gasoline market, controlling 45.1% of imports. It is followed by Temur Oil LLC with a 22.3% share, GUP pri PRT with 13.3%, Emom Import Export LLC with 7.5%, Shirkati Taminotti Suzishavori CJSC with 5.8%, and Oktan Service LLC with 4.1%. The remaining participants account for 1.9% of the market.
Significant growth was also recorded in the liquefied natural gas market. From January to June 2026, sixteen companies imported 241,100 tons of the product into the country, valued at $164.3 million. The average price was $681 per ton, unchanged from the previous year, while the volume of shipments increased by 64,200 tons.
The Republic of Kazakhstan remains the main supplier of liquefied natural gas, accounting for 158,900 tons, or 65.9% of total imports. The Russian Federation supplied 82,200 tons, or 34.1%.
Among the largest importers of liquefied gas, Temur Oil LLC leads with a 17.6% share. It is followed by Allat LLC (16.5%), Oktan Service LLC (10.1%), Gayrat 82 LLC (9.8%), Gazpromneft Tojikiston LLC (7.6%), Emom Import Export LLC (7.5%), Bahor LLC (4.3%), Mabdai Nur LLC (4.3%), Iris LLC (4.2%), and Nuri Dilshod LLC (3.7%). The remaining companies account for 14.4% of the market.
The Antimonopoly Service also reported that, to prevent unjustified price increases on socially significant goods, a permanent task force, established in accordance with Government Resolution No. 287 of the Republic of Tajikistan dated May 31, 2018, continues to operate. Its task is to conduct operational analysis and monitoring of the market situation, as well as to take necessary measures when price fluctuations occur.
The agency also summarized its efforts to protect consumer rights. As part of events dedicated to International Consumer Rights Day, a meeting was held at the National Library on March 13, 2026, with representatives from ministries, agencies, and public organizations. Participants discussed consumer protection and improving legal literacy. In conjunction with government agencies, outreach meetings were also organized at educational institutions, public service centers, and retail outlets.
During the reporting period, the Antimonopoly Service reviewed 42 complaints from individuals and legal entities, including foreign citizens and organizations, regarding unfair competition related to the illegal use of intellectual property. Following the review of these complaints, in accordance with Articles 16 and 22 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan "On Protection of Competition," the necessary measures were taken, and decisions, orders, and directives were issued to eliminate and prevent the identified violations.
The agency noted that efforts to promote competition, support entrepreneurship, and implement state antimonopoly policy will continue. Together with other government agencies, the Antimonopoly Service intends to continue taking measures to ensure price stability in the domestic market and prevent unjustified price increases.
