Fuel Security in Focus: Tajikistan says its civil aviation fuel and lubricants are getting harder to secure, turning to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan as global conditions bite. Regional Spillover: Kyrgyzstan is also scrambling for supplies after Russia’s export restrictions, negotiating with Belarus, China, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan while Kazakhstan weighs Bishkek’s gasoline request and extends its own export ban. Policy Shift in Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan rolled back parts of temporary fuel price controls, removing AI-95 from price regulation to keep stations supplied. Turkmen-Azerbaijan Ties: Turkmenistan’s National Leader met Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov, with talks spanning energy and broader cooperation; a new Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan protocol adds momentum across trade, transport, agriculture and water management. Customs Alert: A woman arriving from Ashgabat to Delhi was caught with about 320 grams of gold hidden in footwear; investigations continue. Wages Transparency Debate: A report highlights Turkmenistan’s “wage puzzle,” with official minimum wage set by decree but salary data largely inaccessible online. Culture Abroad: Turkmen embroidery and the Akhal-Teke horse get international visibility, including a Netherlands beauty contest and a fashion showcase in France.