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Dollar and Gasoline – The Cause of Economic Pressure Fluctuations in TajikistanDespite the promises of Tajikistan's authorities, the issue of supplying crude oil to the country's first oil refinery in the Dangara district remains unresolved, even after five years.
In recent years, the investment environment in Tajikistan has been limited to the state sector and entrepreneurs about whom there is almost no information.
Tajik authorities have announced that the inflation rate in the republic has increased by about four percent compared to last year.
DEADLOCK. WHY DOESN’T TAJIKISTAN JOIN THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION?
Before Vladimir Putin’s visit to Tajikistan, some Russian media discussed the issue of Tajikistan’s entry into the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) between the presidents of the two countries. The economic analyst of “Oyina” also raised the question: why doesn’t Tajikistan join the EAEU? And of course, in this article, he tried to find an answer to this question.
WHY DOES THE PRICE OF ELECTRICITY IN TAJIKISTAN RISE EVERY YEAR?
Undoubtedly, starting from autumn and throughout winter, most regions and villages in Tajikistan face electricity shortages. Despite this, a pressing question in society is why the price of electricity in the country continues to rise each year? This article attempts to answer this current question.
THE BATTLE OF THE MOSQUITO AGAINST THE ELEPHANT: COMPARING THE LIVES OF THE POOR WITH PRICES
According to the latest data published by the Eurasian Economic Commission, the average salary in Tajikistan in 2021 increased by 13.7% to 1,747 somoni ($155). This means that, on average, a person earns 1,747 somoni per month.
WHY DOES THE PRICE OF ELECTRICITY IN TAJIKISTAN INCREASE EVERY YEAR?
Undoubtedly, starting from autumn and throughout the winter, most districts and villages in Tajikistan face electricity shortages.
STAGNATION, BARRENNESS, OR GOVERNMENT LIES IN TAJIKISTAN: WHERE SHOULD THE LOST PEOPLE GO?
For the past 30 years, Tajikistan's foreign trade balance has remained negative. This means that over three decades, the economy, particularly in terms of goods production, has not shown significant progress. Economists call this stagnation—moving in place.
"GRAIN WAR" - A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR BROKERS IN THE GLOBAL WHEAT MARKET
Following Russia and Kazakhstan, India also announced restrictions on wheat exports, causing a new shock to the flour and grain market.
WILL THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF TAJIKISTAN BE ACHIEVED WITH APPLAUSE OR GRATITUDE?
The industrialization of Tajikistan is a slogan of the Tajik state, but it is not authentically Tajik, and it is difficult to grasp what lies behind it. It seems as though recently Tajikistan has suddenly fallen from distant space to Earth, and the chief of this piece of land, looking around at the life of the people, exclaimed: "Industry! Industry! Industry is the path to progress in the future!" One person wants to protest. He raises his hand. Another person pulls his hand down:
— Are you crazy? Applaud!
EXPORT AND BORDER RECOGNITION: WHY IS TAJIKISTAN'S PRODUCE CLAIMED BY OTHERS
"Azerbaijani grapes, sweet as chocolate, you'll lick your fingers," said the Azerbaijani seller, calling people to his stall. I went over to see. From the packaging, I recognized that these were grapes from Hisor.
"But these aren’t Azerbaijani grapes!"
The seller looked at me mockingly and said:
"Where does it say that these are Tajik grapes?"
The seller was right. At the large food market in Moscow, or "Food City" as it’s also called, it seems like all the fruits and vegetables are from Azerbaijan.
WARNING: Flour Prices Are Rising in Tajikistan The increase in flour prices on the markets of Tajikistan, combined with an uneasy calm in Kazakhstan—a country that is Tajikistan’s main supplier of wheat—has alarmed experts. As a result, specialists are predicting a further rise in flour and wheat prices in Tajikistan. Currently, the price of flour in Tajikistan has reached 7.5-8 somoni per kilogram. A 50-kilogram sack of flour is being sold in stores for 350 to 370 somoni. However, experts warn that this is not the final price, and there is little hope for a good harvest or price reduction by the end of the year. The reason is that heavy May rains damaged the wheat crops grown in home gardens. These unfavorable weather conditions hit the crops at a time when Tajikistan was already struggling to supply its population with domestically produced flour and