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Central Bank of Azerbaijan Develops Index for Early Forecasting of Food Inflation
A study by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan shows that a new index of imported food prices can signal changes in consumer prices two months in advance.

Azerbaijan's Air Cargo Traffic Surges 8.2-Fold
In January-July 2025, Azerbaijan's air cargo volume reached 74,000 tons, an 8.2-fold increase year-on-year, driven by a sharp rise in exports.

Azerbaijan: Road freight transport down 0.3% in January-July
In January-July 2025, road transport in Azerbaijan carried 3.57 million tons of cargo worth $7.68 billion, down 0.3% in value compared to the same period last year.

Azerbaijan's Exports to Armenia Reach $17.4 Million in 7 Months
In January-July 2024, Azerbaijan exported goods worth $17.372 million to Armenia, while imports from Armenia totaled only $960.

Azerbaijan's Foreign Trade Turnover Up 1.3% in Seven Months
In January-July 2024, Azerbaijan's foreign trade turnover reached $29.2 billion, up 1.3% year-on-year.

Uzbekistan Discusses Long-Term Jet A-1 Fuel Supplies with China
Uzbekneftegaz and the Chinese Embassy discussed the possibility of long-term supplies of Jet A-1 aviation fuel from China to diversify imports.

Lut: Return of Armenian Product Imports Depends on Compliance with Rules
Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut stated that compliance with rules and a clear algorithm for safe shipment of goods will help restore imports of Armenian products to previous levels.

Azerbaijan increases electricity exports to Russia by 5.8%
In the first half of 2026, Azerbaijan exported 64.669 million kWh of electricity to Russia, up 5.8% year-on-year. Export revenue rose 7.5% to $2.92 million.

Russia begins importing gasoline from India amid fuel shortage
Russia has for the first time started importing automotive fuel from India amid a shortage caused by Ukrainian strikes on refineries. The first batch of 42,000 tonnes arrived in early August.

Aliyev Approves Amendments to Azerbaijan's Customs Code
President of Azerbaijan signed a law introducing amendments to the Customs Code, requiring mandatory verification of conformity certificates upon import.

Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Trade Turnover Up 4% in Five Months
In January-May 2026, trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan reached $721.4 million, up 4% year-on-year.

Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Trade Turnover Up 1% in January–May
Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade turnover reached $6.3 billion in January–May 2026, up 1% year-on-year. Exports fell 9.3%, while imports rose 2.8%.

Russia sets record for gasoline imports from Belarus
In June, Russia imported a record 141,000 tons of gasoline from Belarus, nearly 2.5 times the May volume. The situation may trigger a rise in oil product prices.

Azerbaijan's Wheat Imports Drop 2.8% in Volume but Rise 1.7% in Value
In January-June 2024, Azerbaijan imported 585,062 tonnes of wheat worth $132.9 million, down 2.8% in volume but up 1.7% in value year-on-year.