Diesel Crackdown: Turkmenistan cut the diesel limit for vehicles leaving the country from 300 to 150 liters starting August 10, and raised the fee for extra liters from 20 to 30 manat, a second tightening after April as fuel-price gaps keep cross-border incentives alive. OSCE Anti-Smuggling Training: In Ashgabat, OSCE-backed training brought together airport security and border agencies to improve risk analysis and passenger and cargo checks aimed at stopping smuggling. TAPI Push in Herat: Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met Afghanistan’s Deputy PM Abdul Ghani Baradar in Torghundi, where talks focused on accelerating TAPI and related transport and fiber projects, including calls to agree on gas pricing and a long-term formula. TAPI Gas MoU Signed: Afghan Gas and Türkmengaz signed an MoU setting the framework for TAPI gas price, volumes, and distribution. Caspian Sea Day in Avaza: UNDP and UNEP marked Caspian Sea Day with an environmental awareness event for children in Avaza, highlighting marine litter and plastics. SCRMET Auction Results: Turkmenistan’s State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange recorded 59 transactions totaling over $224,000, with foreign-currency purchases including cotton yarn and liquorice extract. EU Back to School: The EU delegation in Turkmenistan delivered 25 school packages for children with disabilities and from vulnerable families ahead of the new academic year.