"Uzbekneftegaz is under investigation for tender violations amounting to nearly 5 billion soums."

The Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights of Uzbekistan has initiated a case against the national oil and gas giant "Uzbekneftgaz." According to the agency's press service, the Tashkent City Department of the committee uncovered violations in two tenders conducted by the company on a special informational portal. The total value of the contracts in which violations were identified amounts to 4.8 billion sums.

Experts believe that "Uzbekneftgaz" has violated Article 29 of the Law "On Competition," which prohibits restrictions on competition in bidding.

This incident raises concerns about the transparency and fairness of tender procedures in the country, as well as the role of state-owned companies in shaping a competitive environment.