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Azerbaijan's oil fund grew to $18.1B by Sept. 2025, but faces 12.7% revenue drop in 2026 due to low oil prices and disrupted transit routes.
Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) saw its equity portfolio grow to $18.1 billion by September 2025, driven by strong investment returns and strategic asset management.
However, SOFAZ projects a 12.7% revenue decline in 2026 due to lower oil prices and production, with net inflows expected at $5.03 billion.
Transit revenues are nearly zero due to disrupted routes from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The central bank forecasts 2026 inflation within its 4%±2% target, while the fund remains highly sensitive to oil prices—each $1 change affects revenues by $100 million.
Despite lower revenues, a projected budget surplus is expected due to steeper spending cuts.
El fondo petrolero de Azerbaiyán creció a $ 18.1B para septiembre de 2025, pero enfrenta una caída de ingresos del 12.7% en 2026 debido a los bajos precios del petróleo y las rutas de tránsito interrumpidas.