Economy

Premium AI-95 gasoline imported from Azerbaijan will be sold in Armenia at a price significantly below current market levels, according to the distributor.

Ilgar Mammadov argues that raising Baku Metro fares would fail to solve its financial losses and instead place a heavier burden on passengers.

By the end of 2025, artificial intelligence had become a routine part of working life in Azerbaijan, transforming productivity, job requirements, and professional skills while widening the gap between those who adapt and those who do not.

Food prices in Azerbaijan continued to climb through late 2025, with meat, cooking oil and basic vegetables leading the increase. Economists warn that higher production, energy and logistics costs could keep price pressures elevated into early 2026, putting added strain on household budgets.

The United Kingdom has imposed financial sanctions on Azerbaijani national Chingiz Aliyev, including an asset freeze, as part of its expanded measures targeting Russia-linked entities.

A criminal case involving a former senior energy official has triggered broader questions about institutional oversight, governance standards, and the long-term credibility of Azerbaijan’s energy sector.

Azerbaijan is developing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and virtual assets, with a Central Bank–regulated stablecoin under consideration.

Trade between Azerbaijan and Russia totaled $4.5 billion in the first 11 months of the year, with Russia remaining a key partner for non-oil exports.

More than 328,000 property ownership rights were registered in Azerbaijan in January–November 2025, with the majority linked to secondary market transactions and a significant share concentrated in Baku.

Amazon Web Services considers Azerbaijan a mature and promising market for cloud solutions, citing strong business awareness and future potential, including possible expansion of Project Kuiper services.

Azerbaijan is preparing to introduce a sweeping ban on electronic cigarettes, covering their import, production, sale, advertising and use, according to draft amendments discussed in parliament.

Independent legal review prior to any transaction, specialists add, is no longer optional but essential.

New charges represent up to a 50% increase for certain short-term mobile credits