Australian Refinery Blaze Amplifies National Fuel Supply Fears
Diesel prices in Australia have skyrocketed in recent weeks
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South Korea Eyes Kazakh Oil to Bypass Middle East Instability
The volumes will be disclosed this week
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Launch Joint “Clean Air” Programme
Tokayev highlighted that severe air pollution is a pressing issue
Mitsubishi Consortium Builds 650 MW Gas Turbine at Uzbekistan’s Navoi TPP
The new equipment will generate up to 4.8 bn kWh of electricity
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan sign $400 Mln Trade Deals
The deals cover a range of sectors
Uzbekistan Airways Seeks to Limit Ticket Price Increases
The global average price of jet fuel stood at $209 per barrel as of April 3
India Begins World’s Largest Census Since 2011 to Update Population and Housing Data
Staff will visit households across 36 states and territories
Uzbekistan Plans “Green Ticket” Scheme to Offset Carbon Emissions
The system will enable users to calculate the carbon footprint of journeys
ADB: Middle East Conflict Could Hit Asia Growth and Drive Up Inflation
Tourism and remittance flows may also be affected
Rosatom Plans Summer Launch Of NPP Construction In Uzbekistan
Initial groundwork began on March 24
Iran Says “Non-Hostile” Ships Can Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz
Vessels not involved in actions against Iran may pass safely
Uzbekistan Launches Construction Of Nuclear Power Plant With Rosatom
Preparations are currently focused on laying the foundation for the reactor building
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway Targeted For 2030 Launch
Construction of the railway began in 2023
Uzbekistan Nuclear Project To Become “Global Showcase”
The small-capacity plant represents the world’s first export contract of its kind
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy And Water Infrastructure After Trump Ultimatum
The intensifying conflict has sent shockwaves through global markets
Trump: Israel Will Not Attack Iran Again Unless Provoked
Trump said the United States did not have prior knowledge of Israel’s attack
Uzbekistan Delivers Food and Medical Aid to Iran
Officials from the Iranian side attended the handover ceremony
Uzbekistan Identifies Major Copper and Gold Reserves
The sites also hold reserves of other rare metals
World Bank Approves $10.6 Mln Grant to Repair Uzbekistan’s Gas Network
The initiative will also provide UTG with advanced equipment, training, and support
Trump Threatens Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Hub if Hormuz Remains Blocked
Trump also claimed Iran was unable to defend itself against U.S. strikes
Austrian Alpine Glaciers “Disintegrating” as Climate Change Accelerates
Researchers link the trend to unusually warm conditions
U.S. to Release 172 Mln Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserve
Deliveries will begin next week
Macron Urges Europe to Replace Russian Uranium with Central Asian
Macron described nuclear energy as crucial for energy sovereignty
Uzbekistan Announces 35% Subsidies and Loans for Silk Cocoon Producers
Home-based workers will also be able to access interest-free loans