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Queue of cars at a Rosneft gas station in Russia, illustrating fuel shortage and price hikes amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries

Gasoline Crisis in Russia: Queues, Shortages, and Rising Prices Amid Ukrainian Strikes on Refineries

Economy 07/02/2026, 03:01

A fuel crisis is brewing in Russia: against the backdrop of record price hikes and gasoline shortages in 90% of regions, drivers are lining up. The cause is strikes on refineries, which have forced the Kremlin to revise economic forecasts ahead of the elections. 🛢️📉🚗

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WOG gas station with green pumps and a store in the background, illustrating the introduction of a special operating mode in frontline regions from July 1, 2026

WOG introduces special operating mode at gas stations in frontline regions starting July 1, 2026

Economy 07/02/2026, 02:57

The WOG network is introducing a special operating mode at gas stations in frontline regions starting July 1, 2026. Drivers are warned about new restrictions and urged to check the schedule in the app. 🚗⛽ #WOG #GasStation #Safety

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A 55,000 UAH Gap: Where Ukraine Pays the Most, Where the Least, and Why Food Prices Are Dropping

Economy 07/01/2026, 21:57

📊 The wage gap between IT and medicine in Ukraine has exceeded 55,000 UAH! 📉 At the same time, food is getting cheaper: the seasonal harvest and falling egg prices are surprising economists. Read the full statistics by region and industry. 🇺🇦🥦

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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin in front of their national flags, symbolizing trade relations amid the gasoline crisis.

Gasoline Crisis: Russia Forced to Buy Fuel from Kazakhstan and India Amid Drone Attacks

Economy 07/01/2026, 19:57

Russia is facing an acute gasoline shortage after drone attacks on refineries. Moscow is negotiating with Kazakhstan and buying fuel from India, introducing limits at gas stations. ⛽🚫

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Woman washing hands under a faucet in a bathroom — illustration for news on rising water tariffs in Ukraine since July 1

Water prices double or triple: how water supply tariffs in Ukraine changed from July 1

Economy 07/01/2026, 19:50

From July 1, water tariffs in Ukraine have risen by 2-3 times. In Uman and Vinnytsia, prices have reached record levels, and local authorities promise compensation. We analyze why this happened and how it will affect citizens' wallets 💧💸

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PrivatBank and other state banks: Cabinet of Ministers approves privatization strategy after the war

Economy 07/01/2026, 19:43

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a strategy for the privatization of state banks: PrivatBank will be sold after the war, while Ukrgasbank and Symbank will go to private investors. Under current conditions, banks finance the defense industry and agriculture, but they face an increase in corporate income tax to 50% by 2027. 💸🏦

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Sack of potatoes, sack of vegetables, rice, cucumbers, and milk: basic products whose prices have changed in Ukrainian supermarkets by July

Bread, eggs, and oil: how prices for staple foods changed in Ukrainian supermarkets by July

Economy 07/01/2026, 17:15

Ukrainian supermarkets updated price tags for July: eggs became cheaper at Silpo, oil at ATB, and the bread assortment changed at Auchan. We analyze how the cost of staple foods has changed in the largest chains 📉🍞🥚

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Fuel station attendant in Kyrgyzstan serving a customer amidst the fuel crisis and search for new import routes

Fuel Crisis in Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek Seeks New Import Routes Amid Collapse of Russian Refineries

Economy 07/01/2026, 17:05

Kyrgyzstan is facing an acute gasoline shortage and is forced to seek new import routes. The cause of the crisis is the collapse of oil refining in Russia, where production has fallen by 25% due to drone attacks. Moscow itself is looking for fuel in Kazakhstan, while prices at gas stations are hitting record highs. 🛢️📉🇰🇬

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Comparison of dollar and euro rates: hands holding $100 bills and €50 notes, stacks of coins symbolize currency value changes following NBU's decision

Dollar and Euro Are Cheaper Again: NBU Sets New Rates for July 2. What to Do with Your Money?

Economy 07/01/2026, 17:02

The NBU lowered the official exchange rate of the dollar and euro again on July 2. Experts explain why panic buying of currency can be unprofitable and how diversifying savings can help preserve capital during wartime. 💸📉

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Silhouette of a tanker against sunset, symbolizing India's fuel import to Russia amid fuel crisis

Fuel Crisis: Russia Begins Importing Gasoline from India Amid Record Prices and Shortages

Economy 07/01/2026, 16:33

Russia has begun urgent gasoline imports from India amid a fuel crisis and record prices. The shortage is caused by strikes on refineries, forcing authorities to introduce sales restrictions even in oil-producing regions. 🛢️🚢

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Woman in an orange sweater works on a laptop, thoughtfully looking at the screen, symbolizing reflections on the new military levy rules starting July 1, 2026

Military levy from July 1, 2026: new rules, accounts, and where the money goes

Economy 07/01/2026, 15:14

As of July 1, 2026, the procedure for crediting the military levy in Ukraine has changed: funds now go directly to AFU allowances until the end of the year. ⚠️ The Treasury has opened new accounts; old details do not work — be sure to check data before transferring!

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Screen displaying Monobank cards, including black and platinum cards, showcasing the bank's interface in the context of changes to EasyPay top-ups

Monobank top-ups via EasyPay will become paid: what changed from July 1

Economy 07/01/2026, 14:37

From July 1, top-ups of Monobank cards via EasyPay terminals have become paid. The initiative belongs to the bank, while cards of other financial organizations can be topped up for free. 📱💳 #Monobank #EasyPay #Finance

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Ukrainian hryvnia banknotes and bank cards on a wooden table, symbolizing financial support and social payments from the IBRD

$600 Million for Social Payments: How the IBRD Will Support Ukrainians in 2024

Economy 07/01/2026, 14:13

Ukraine received nearly $600 million from the IBRD for social payments for more than one million citizens. The money arrived with the support of guarantees from Japan and the UK and will cover 18 types of benefits. 💸🇺🇦

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Collage with hands holding euros and dollars, currency symbols and world map — illustration for news on the decline of dollar and euro exchange rates on July 1

Dollar and Euro Drop in Value: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on July 1

Economy 07/01/2026, 11:04

💸 The dollar and euro have dropped in value on the Ukrainian market on July 1! Find out where it is more profitable to buy currency: in banks or exchange offices. 📉 #currencyrates #finance #Ukraine

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Woman refueling car at gas station with oil pumps and modern fuel terminal in background; illustration for article on fuel prices in Ukraine on July 1

Fuel prices in Ukraine on July 1: where to save up to 5 hryvnias per liter

Economy 07/01/2026, 10:54

🚗 Fuel prices in Ukraine on July 1: stability, but the difference between networks is up to 5 UAH per liter! 🛢️ Where is it more profitable to refuel — read in the article. #GasStation #Fuel #Ukraine

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Loading Ukrainian grain in an African port: excavator working with grain, observers watching the process

Ukrainian grain trapped: how African ports turned into a zone of blackmail

Economy 07/01/2026, 10:35

🌾 Ukrainian exports to Africa under attack: authorities demand 50% discounts after grain unloading. 🚫 Ignoring international certificates and freezing payments are the new market realities. #Economy #Grain #Ukraine

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Elderly woman with a grocery basket and receipt against a rising price graph, illustrating the increase in bread prices and stable milk prices in Ukraine in July

Bread prices to rise, milk to remain stable: how the food basket in Ukraine will change in July

Economy 07/01/2026, 10:08

In July in Ukraine, food prices will move in different directions: seasonal vegetables will become cheaper, while bread may rise by 5% due to baker salary increases. The dairy basket will remain stable thanks to promotions. We analyze what influences prices. 🥖🥛📉

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Construction workers in helmets and masks working on site — illustrating rising demand for employment of people with disabilities in Ukraine

Labor Market in Ukraine: Salaries for People with Disabilities Rose by 26%, and Demand by 17%

Economy 07/01/2026, 10:04

The labor market in Ukraine is becoming more inclusive: over the year, the number of vacancies for people with disabilities grew by 17%, and salaries by 26%. 📈 The leader in pay is the plasterer with an income of 80,000 hryvnias. A shortage of personnel and social changes are pushing employers towards new hiring standards. 🏗️🤝

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