Illegal use of natural gas was detected during the inspection conducted by Uzenergoinspektsiya under the Ministry of Energy in cooperation with the SSS and the MIA at the methane gas filling station located in Syrdarya region, the Ministry of Energy reported.

In particular, when inspecting the gas pipeline connected to the CNG filling station belonging to the “B.” LLC, located in the Boyovut district, it was found out that the natural gas was being used illegally through a rubber hose bypassing the meter.

As a result, according to preliminary estimates, the amount of damage caused to the interests of the state totaled 62 billion 488 million soums.

Relevant documents have been submitted to the law enforcement agencies to take measures against the offending consumer in the prescribed manner.