Tashkent, Aug. 23 -- Uzneftegazinspektsia revealed a number of serious violations in the consumption of natural gas.

In the first 15 days of August alone, the number of wholesale consumers using natural gas without the necessary documentation amounted to 187, and the volume of illegally used gas - 3.2 million cubic meters in the amount of 3 billion soums.

A total of 1,763 consumers using natural gas without proper documentation were found during the period from January 1 to August 15. According to preliminary estimates, the volume of illegally used gas amounted to 39.7 million cubic meters in the amount of 40 billion soums. The relevant facts were referred to the law enforcement authorities for action.

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