When will the energy limit be lifted in Tajikistan?

Despite the warming in Tajikistan, the limit on electricity consumption remains in place.

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As reported by Asia-Plus, a representative of “Barki Tojik,” Nozirdzhon Yodgori, stated that “it is unknown whether the restrictions on electricity supply in Tajikistan will be lifted before the Navruz holiday or not.”

Earlier, the head of the company “Barki Tojik,” Mahmadumar Asozoda, stated at a press conference on February 13 that lifting the energy limit is related to the weather situation and the stabilization of the water-energy regime of the Vakhsh River. According to him, with the warming and improvement of the water situation, the electricity deficit caused by excessive water use will be restored, and then the population will be provided with electricity.

Nozirdzhon Yodgori stated that the energy limit in Tajikistan will be lifted when the water level in the Vakhsh River rises and electricity production meets demand.

Earlier, on February 1, the energy company “Barki Tojik” announced that starting from February 1, 2023, a restriction on electricity supply would be introduced in the country. However, residents have been complaining about the energy limit since mid-autumn.

Previously, Emomali Rahmon ordered the cancellation of the electricity limit from January 11, 2023. But a few days later, the energy company “Barki Tojik” reintroduced the energy limit, citing a lack of water in the rivers.

Residents believe that there is enough electricity produced in Tajikistan, but the authorities export it to neighboring countries, including Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.

Even the country’s Minister of Energy, Daler Jumma, stated during a press conference of his ministry that in 2022, “a record amount of electricity was produced in Tajikistan – over 21.4 billion kilowatt-hours, which is the highest figure in the entire history of the country’s energy sector.”

The lack of electricity in Tajikistan is a problem that has not been resolved for 30 years since Emomali Rahmon came to power. Yet he continues to sell electricity abroad without hindrance.