Uzbekistan halves natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over debts

Uzbekistan has halved natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over arrears, a Tajik gas transit company executive said on Tuesday.

DUSHANBE, June 16 (RIA Novosti) - Uzbekistan has halved natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over arrears, a Tajik gas transit company executive said on Tuesday.

Tajikistan owes Uzbekistan $17.5 million but is unable to pay due to outstanding consumer debt.

Uzbekistan meets 98% of Tajikistan's natural gas needs.