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Price Fixing for a Year: How the New Auction Mechanism Will Save Ukrainian Business from Tariff Spikes

Economy 06/17/2026, 22:56

Ukraine is launching auctions to fix electricity prices a year in advance. This will allow businesses to plan expenses and protect against seasonal tariff spikes. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that prices for ordinary citizens remain unchanged for now. ⚡🏭

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Repayable Grant: How Ukrainian Enterprises Can Restore Production After Attacks and Retain Staff

Economy 06/17/2026, 13:19

Ukrainian enterprises affected by attacks will receive grants for restoration and staff retention. The program's uniqueness lies in the fact that funds are returned not in cash, but through taxes over three years. ⚡️🏭

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Supply Chain Collapse and 500 Million UAH in Losses: Why the November 2026 Launch of 'eExcise' Puts the Market at Risk

Economy 06/17/2026, 13:06

The launch of the 'eExcise' system in November 2026 threatens a collapse of the legal market and budget losses of 500 million UAH per day. The General Director of JTI Ukraine warned that retail is not ready: less than 1% of sellers are registered in the system. 🚨📉 #eExcise #Economy

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Shadow Threat: How Illegal Tobacco in Ukraine Could Cost the EU Billions

Economy 06/17/2026, 13:02

Illegal tobacco in Ukraine has reached 17.6% of the market and threatens EU integration. Alexander Farkosh (JTI) warned: opening borders could cost the EU billions of euros due to contraband. 🚬📉 Ukraine's budget has already lost 26.5 billion hryvnias, and the vape market has almost completely gone into the shadows.

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Poland changes the rules of the game: from July 2026, civil law contracts will become employment contracts

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:51

⚠️ From July 8, 2026, Poland is tightening control over employment contracts. The Inspectorate will be able to forcibly reclassify civil law contracts into employment contracts. Experts warn: employers may begin to cut foreign employees to avoid fines. 🇵🇱📉

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Exchange rates on June 17: Dollar and Euro hold steady as banks adjust exchange conditions

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:44

Stability in the currency market: Dollar and Euro hold steady in familiar ranges. 💵🇪🇺 We analyze where in banks and exchange points the most profitable buying and selling rates are today. Read the details in our article! 📉📊

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Dnipro and Kharkiv united by a new high-speed route: how passenger life will change

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:32

🚆 Ukrzaliznytsia has launched a new direct train between Dnipro and Kharkiv! Travel time has been reduced to 4 hours — now you can travel and return on the same day. Tickets are already on sale! 🎫🇺🇦

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Diesel below 80 hryvnias: how global deals and geopolitics affected prices at Ukrainian gas stations

Economy 06/17/2026, 12:17

Diesel in Ukraine has dropped below 80 hryvnias! 📉 The US-Iran deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz crashed global oil prices, which reflected on Ukrainian gas stations. We break down how much fuel now costs in WOG, OKKO, and Ukrnafta networks. ⛽🚛

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Oil prices crash, but joy is premature: why barrels won't appear in Europe immediately after the US-Iran deal

Economy 06/17/2026, 11:57

Oil prices crashed below 80 euros against the backdrop of the US-Iran deal, but experts warn: the real drop in prices at gas stations will be delayed. 🛢️📉 Mines in the Strait of Hormuz and gas shortages will not allow the market to recover quickly. 🚢⚠️

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Foreign work experience will count towards a Ukrainian pension: conditions and list of countries

Economy 06/17/2026, 11:24

🇺🇦 Ukrainians who have worked abroad can count this experience towards a Ukrainian pension — but only if the country has a corresponding agreement. Here is the list of countries and calculation conditions. 📌 #PFU #pension #workexperience

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Tomtor vs Sanctions: How India and Russia are Building an Alliance in Rare Earth Metals

Economy 06/17/2026, 11:21

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Russia and India are discussing joint mining of rare earth metals at the Tomtor deposit. 🌍 This is a step towards reducing dependence on China and finding new partners under sanctions. 🔥 Russia's oil sector is under attack due to drone strikes. #RareEarthMetals #RussiaIndia #Sanctions

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Fuel Collapse in Russia: Federal Limits, Driver Panic, and Coupons in Crimea

Economy 06/17/2026, 11:10

A fuel collapse has begun in Russia: major networks have introduced strict refueling limits, and coupons for gasoline have returned in Crimea. The shortage is caused by Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on oil refineries, including the Moscow plant. 🛢️🚫

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Bolt driver conscription: why the aggregator cannot protect partners from mobilization

Economy 06/16/2026, 21:13

Bolt explained why it cannot reserve drivers from mobilization: it comes down to the status of independent partners. 🚖⚖️ The company is ready to discuss economic conscription deferment with the authorities, but there are currently no legal mechanisms. #Bolt #Taxi #Ukraine

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Bread prices to rise by 20%, while milk gets cheaper for farmers: what is happening in Ukraine's food market

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:51

A sharp 20% spike in bread prices is forecast in Ukraine due to rising energy and grain costs. At the same time, a paradox is observed in the dairy industry: milk is getting cheaper for farmers but more expensive in stores. Deputies are demanding limits on retail markups, which can reach 50%. 🍞📉🥛

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Dollar to 50, Debt to 113%: Harsh Macroeconomic Forecasts by the Cabinet of Ministers for 2025–2029

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:34

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers presented a harsh forecast: the dollar could rise to 51.5 UAH by 2029, and public debt to 113% of GDP. 📉 Even with a quick end to the war, the economy will face colossal reconstruction costs. 💸

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Qatar's Return to the Market: QatarEnergy Announces LNG Export Recovery Schedule

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:31

QatarEnergy has announced an LNG export recovery schedule: up to 50% capacity within a month of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 🛢️🚢 A diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran allowed Qatar to resume work at South Pars, which could lead to falling gas prices in Europe. ⛽📉

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Financial Sovereignty vs. Transnational Giants: How Europe Plans to Displace Visa and Mastercard

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:25

Europe is launching a large-scale program to reduce dependence on Visa and Mastercard, fearing the use of US payment systems as a sanctions weapon. 🇪🇺🚫🇺🇸 Brussels is actively developing alternatives: the digital euro and the unified Wero wallet, which combines national systems. The goal is to ensure financial sovereignty and create an independent infrastructure by 2026. 💳🔒

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Staff shortage in the delivery market: how Bolt is fighting the courier deficit in Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 18:22

The delivery market in Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of couriers due to mobilization and emigration. Bolt is raising salaries to 30,000 hryvnias to retain staff amid growing demand. 🛵📉

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