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Azerbaijani oil price exceeds $70 again

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The price of Azerbaijani oil of the Azeri Light (CIF) grade has slightly increased in world markets. “Elchi” reports that the price of 1 barrel of Azerbaijani oil increased by 0.79 US dollars or 1.14% to 70.36 US dollars. It should be noted that the previous price of Azerbaijani oil was 69.57 US dollars. It […]
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Gold price drops below $5,000

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The price of gold futures per troy ounce (31.1 grams) has decreased in commodity markets. “Elchi” reports, citing exchange data, that the price of April 2026 gold futures on the New York COMEX commodity exchange decreased by 0.94% to $4,967.35 per troy ounce. The price of March 2026 silver futures on COMEX also decreased by […]
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Today’s exchange rates

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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has announced today’s exchange rates. According to “Elchi”, on February 17, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged at 1.7000 manat, and the Turkish lira was 0.0389 manat. The Euro depreciated to 2.0130 manat, while 100 Russian rubles rose to 2.2112 manat. 1 US dollar USD 1,7 1 […]
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Oil prices fall in world markets

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During trading operations on the ICE London Intercontinental Exchange, the value of the April 2026 contract for Brent oil exports decreased by 0.47% to $68.33 per barrel. According to “Elchi”, the price of 1 barrel of WTI oil for export in April 2026 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) also decreased by 0.35% to […]
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International education program on digital skills launched in higher education institutions

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The opening ceremony of “IT SkillSprint”, an international-level intensive education program on digital skills in the country’s higher education institutions, has been held. This was reported to “Elchi” by the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA). The project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Ministry of Science and […]
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Azerbaijan exported $120 million worth of gas to Syria last year

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In 2025, 350 million 899 thousand cubic meters (in gaseous form) of natural gas worth 120.1 million US dollars were exported from Azerbaijan to the Syrian Arab Republic. This is reported by “Elchi” with reference to the State Statistics Committee. It should be noted that the export of Azerbaijani gas to Syria via Turkey started […]
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Indicators for the import of electric and hybrid cars have been announced

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Last month, a total of 7,591 cars worth 176 million 541 thousand US dollars were imported to Azerbaijan. This was reported to “Elchi” by the State Customs Committee. According to the information, this is 27% more and 0.94% less, respectively, compared to the same period of 2024. During the month, 712 hybrid cars worth 15 […]
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Today’s exchange rates

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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has announced today’s exchange rates. According to “Elchi”, on February 16, the US dollar exchange rate remained unchanged at 1.7000 manats, and the Turkish lira was 0.0389 manats. The Euro decreased to 2.0166 manats, while 100 Russian rubles increased to 2.2092 manats. 1 US dollar USD 1,7 1 Euro EUR […]
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Oil prices slightly increased in world markets

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During trading operations on the ICE London Intercontinental Exchange, the value of April 2026 contract for Brent oil exports increased by 0.03% to $67.77 per barrel. According to “Elchi”, the price of 1 barrel of WTI oil for export in April 2026 on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) also increased by 0.03% to $62.77.
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S&P Improves Assessment of Azerbaijan’s Banking Sector

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“S&P Global Ratings” international rating agency has announced a decrease in industry risk for the banking sector in Azerbaijan due to the strengthening of regulatory and supervisory mechanisms. “Elchi” reports this with reference to the Agency. The Agency has reduced the industry risk indicator in Azerbaijan’s Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment (BICRA) from 8 to […]