Turkmenistan’s gas export negotiations with Turkey have stalled due to high prices and inconsistent deal-making, casting doubt on its reliability. Despite signing a tentative gas swap deal in March 2024, a final agreement has yet to be reached. Turkey, aiming to reduce reliance on Russia and Iran, is still interested but has other energy options, including LNG deals and potential imports from Iraq. Turkmenistan, boasting vast natural gas reserves, risks missing out on Western markets and investment if it can’t prove itself as a reliable partner, a recurring issue that has hindered past deals. Palladium’s recent 12.89% week-on-week price surge is attributed to its rarity, improved investor sentiment after years of negative returns, and expectations of rising automotive demand. Despite…