AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMonetary Policy Watch: Uzbekistan’s Central Bank kept its policy rate at 14%, citing still-elevated inflation risks from global commodity, food and energy prices plus import, transport and logistics costs. Carbon Pricing: Uzbekistan is designing an Emissions Trading System, with a pilot for 50–60 heavy emitters (25,000+ tons CO₂e/year) to shift compliance toward market-based trading and align with international climate standards. EV Import Shift: Data for Jan–Aug shows passenger-car imports moving fast from petrol to electric and hybrid—EVs were 69.4% of units, hybrids 14.1%, while petrol fell to 16.5%. Transport & Trade Links: SolitAir added Tashkent and Navoiy to its cargo network to boost perishables capacity, while Iraq and Uzbekistan discussed a draft road transport agreement for passengers and goods. Energy & Industry Deals: SOCAR is exploring new SOCAR-branded filling stations in Uzbekistan and preparing exploration drilling in the Ustyurt region with Uzbek partners. City Rail Upgrade: Tashkent approved a €157m plan to buy 10 electric Škoda commuter trains, aiming for at least 20% higher carrying capacity. Agri Innovation: ICBA graduated 207 farmers and agro-entrepreneurs in Nukus under a South-South accelerator, turning climate-resilient crops into product and enterprise concepts.
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