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Why is water free in Turkmenistan?

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Only limited consumption is free, when it goes above there will be billed fees. The reason is mostly, because it was always been almost free. So government policies might be changing in near future. read more

The energy-rich Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan looks set to scrap free provision of electricity, household gas and water to its citizens as the economy shows the strain of reduced demand for natural gas, its chief export. read more

Turkmenistan possesses the world's sixth largest reserves of natural gas resources. Most of the country is covered by the Karakum (Black Sand) Desert. Since 1993, citizens have been receiving government-provided electricity, water and natural gas free of charge. read more

Water is free for all 6.4 million people in Turkmenistan. Also free of charge are most of the other communal services, such as natural gas, housing, wastewater and solid waste removal. Electricity is free for the first 35kWh per person a month and there is a negligible price for consumption above this limit. read more

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