Uzbekistan mined more than 5.48 million tonnes of coal in January-October 2026, Uzbekkumir JSC’s press service said at a briefing, with a share set aside for household heating needs this winter.
The company plans to mine 5.7 million tonnes this year, 1.53 million tonnes of which is meant for households. More than 4.78 million tonnes were shipped to consumers in the first 10 months.
As of November 12, 1.048 million tonnes of coal for households had been offered on the exchange. Entrepreneurs bought 987,500 tonnes, of which 542,700 tonnes have been shipped from the mines and 417,100 tonnes received.
Entrepreneurs have sold 308,700 tonnes to households. Warehouse stocks stand at 108,400 tonnes, and another 125,600 tonnes are in transit.
A total of 89 businesses are currently selling and delivering coal to households across the country, the company said.
Authorities previously said that, during the autumn-winter season, oversight would be tightened to ensure that gas and coal allocated to households are delivered on time and in full, and that theft is not allowed during transport and distribution.
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