Mongolia Energy & Fuel Security: Mongolia’s industry ministry says global diesel and petroleum-product export bans are tightening supply, so firms must source from multiple channels even if volumes fall; AI-92 prices are up and logistics still require transit via Russia or China, with penalties for companies refusing night dispensing. Mining & Oilfield Momentum: TMK Energy reports a new monthly gas production record at its Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas project as rigs prepare to return to Mongolia’s South Gobi. Power & Infrastructure: Testing has started for Ulaanbaatar’s Yarmag–Kharkhorin cable car, with safety checks including simulated outages and full cabin mechanical trials before passenger launch. Agriculture & Food Supply: Mongolia has harvested most wheat and vegetables (70% wheat, 90% potatoes) and begins purchasing 100,000 tonnes of wheat via the Agricultural Commodity Exchange. Regional Energy Cooperation: Kyrgyzstan and the EBRD discussed accelerating Kambarata HPP-1 and other water, energy, and infrastructure projects. Cross-border Trade: India’s SAIL trial airlift of 1 ton of Mongolian coking coal marks a first step to diversify away from traditional suppliers. Health & Risk Watch: A suspected pneumonic plague scare in Russia’s Irkutsk—after a lab worker’s death—has triggered quarantines and international monitoring, while Russian authorities say tests found no plague-linked microorganisms. AI Capital Flows: DeepSeek is nearing a $12B+ funding round ahead of a 2027 IPO push, underscoring how fast Mongolia’s regional tech and energy demand pressures are rising.