Tajikistan Fuel Crunch: Tajikistan boosted fuel imports in July, buying 34,000 tons total from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as Russian supplies fell sharply after refinery disruptions tied to Ukraine strikes; gasoline shipments from Russia halved to 14,000 tons, diesel deliveries slipped, and aviation kerosene arrivals reportedly stopped—prompting the Transport Ministry to seek alternative sources via talks with Kazakhstan first, plus China, Turkmenistan, Iran and Belarus. Energy Demand Pressure: Central Asia’s summer power strain is rising fast, with Uzbekistan hitting a record 14.2 GW load and major consumption jumps across the region, while Kyrgyzstan reported outages during peak stress—raising the stakes for grid upgrades and demand management. Regional Power Cooperation: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and others approved steps to automate Syrdarya water accounting for the 2026 growing season, and discussed CAWEC water-efficiency work—showing how energy and water planning are tightening together. Transport & Logistics: Tajikistan and Belarus agreed on a transport and logistics roadmap, including digitalization of transport management and an electronic system for road transport permits. Trade & Industry Links: Tajikistan’s economy ministry met Türkiye’s business council to expand investment and joint industrial projects, with special focus on textiles, agricultural processing, building materials and pharmaceuticals. Border Security: Kyrgyzstan installed 160.558 km of barbed-wire fencing along the Kyrgyz-Tajik border to curb smuggling and strengthen engineering works. Aviation Update: Airbus reported July deliveries of 67 aircraft, still below its monthly target as it battles Pratt & Whitney engine supply delays.