Turkmen-Azerbaijan Economic Push: In Ashgabat, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov as the two sides advanced plans to diversify trade and expand energy, transport and investment cooperation through their 9th intergovernmental commission meeting. Customs Digitalization: Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan also discussed syncing customs systems under “Smart Customs,” including automated risk analysis and a “Single Window,” plus steps toward e-TIR integration to speed freight. UN Sustainable Transport Track: Turkmenistan co-hosted a UN event on the Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035), stressing resilient infrastructure, digital transformation and its proposed Atlas of Transport Sustainability. Fuel-Supply Pressure in the Region: Central Asia’s fuel squeeze is worsening as Russia’s shortages ripple outward; Kyrgyzstan is seeking alternative suppliers, while Kazakhstan weighs Kyrgyz requests and considers extending export bans. Armenia Eyes Turkmen Gas: Armenia’s ambassador said Yerevan wants to expand gas-sector cooperation with Turkmenistan to strengthen energy security and diversify supply. Digital & Green Transport Agenda: China and Turkmenistan co-hosted UN work on sustainable transport, while broader regional moves highlight a shift toward greener fuels and digital connectivity. Turkmen Fuel Woes Exposed: A new report revisits Turkmenistan’s ongoing gasoline/diesel and even jet-fuel shortages, with past warnings about aviation kerosene running dangerously low.