During the Cabinet session on 6 December the Turkmen President instructed Vice Presidents P. Taganov and A. Gochyev to keep the merchandise in the country's shops and markets under strict control and demanded that all measures be promptly taken to prevent price increases in the run-up to the New Year celebrations.

A fixed amount of bribe money to obtain a driving license for category A and B vehicles was introduced in the city of Mary a year ago. It amounts to 2000 manats ($700).