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Concerned woman looks at her smartphone with a bank card, checking her cashback balance before the deadline of June 30, 2026

Cashback Deadline: What Happens to Card Funds After June 30, 2026

Economy 06/24/2026, 17:35

Holders of "National Cashback" cards must spend their savings by June 30, 2026. After this date, all unused funds will return to the budget, and the card will switch to a new accrual cycle. 💸📉

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Fresh young potatoes in wooden bowls with onions, garlic, and dill on a dark background, illustrating the drop in prices for the harvest in Ukraine

Potato Boom: Prices for the Young Crop in Ukraine Plummeted by 22% in a Week

Economy 06/24/2026, 17:22

Young potatoes in Ukraine have become sharply cheaper: prices dropped by 22% in a week due to an influx of the new harvest. Currently, the vegetable can be bought for 20–30 hryvnias, and experts forecast further declines. 🥔📉

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A 600 UAH difference: why exchanging old dollars for new ones is a loss and where it is more profitable to exchange currency

Economy 06/24/2026, 16:27

The difference between buying and selling rates can cost you hundreds of hryvnias: why exchanging old dollars for new ones through a bank is a losing operation. We analyze PrivatBank and Oschadbank tariffs for June 24, 2026, and explain how the spread works during double conversion 💸📉

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Chart showing dollar and euro crash, calculator, stacks of coins, and globe wrapped in US bills — illustration of currency collapse in Ukraine

Dollar and Euro Plummet: Where is the Best Exchange Rate in Ukrainian Banks Today

Economy 06/24/2026, 15:35

The dollar and euro continue to drop in value on the Ukrainian market 📉. PrivatBank, Monobank, and other financial giants have revised their rates downwards. Find out where the most profitable rate for buying and selling currency is today 💵🇪🇺.

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Fuel price drop in Ukraine: fuel nozzle, jerry can, and gas station with car against oil splashes

Fuel prices in Ukraine on June 24: SOCAR lowers diesel costs, Ukrnafta retains leadership

Economy 06/24/2026, 15:23

On June 24, fuel prices in Ukraine remain stable, but the SOCAR network lowered diesel costs by 1 UAH. OKKO and WOG are not changing prices, while Ukrnafta retains its status as the cheapest operator. ⛽📉

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Car as a hedge against inflation: which cars in Ukraine do not lose value

Economy 06/24/2026, 15:01

In Ukraine, a car has become not just transport but a way to hedge against inflation. Experts have found out which models retain value best: practicality and repairability are more important than status. The 2021 Toyota RAV4 loses only 10–20% of its price over 5 years. 🚗💰

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Women selling dairy products at a market in a frontline zone of Ukraine, showing the shift from office jobs to trade due to the war

Trade vs. Offices: How the War is Changing the Labor Market in Ukraine's Frontline Zones

Economy 06/24/2026, 14:33

The labor market in Ukraine's frontline zones is changing radically: demand for office managers has dropped to almost zero, while wages for salespeople and general laborers are rising. Experts note a mass exodus of specialists to safe regions and a labor shortage. 📉🇺🇦

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Elderly woman drinking tea, representing the pension reform in Ukraine 2026

Tenfold gap: how the 2026 law strictly limits minimum and maximum pensions in Ukraine

Economy 06/24/2026, 14:24

In Ukraine, starting in 2026, the gap between the minimum and maximum pension will be exactly 10 times. The minimum is fixed at 2,595 UAH subject to a full work record, while the payment ceiling is limited to 25,950 UAH. 🇺🇦💰

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Man at fuel pump with BMW illustrating gasoline shortage in Russia

Gasoline Collapse: Russians Massively Seek Ways to Drain Fuel Due to Shortages

Economy 06/24/2026, 14:07

A 10-fold increase in queries about draining gasoline from tanks has been recorded in Russia. Fuel shortages, caused by attacks on refineries, have led to car thefts and the sale of "dirty" gasoline. 🚗⛽📉

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Yellow city bus in Kyiv against a backdrop of sunlight, illustrating the topic of fare increases

Fare Increases in Kyiv: From Trade Union Proposals to Public Reaction

Economy 06/23/2026, 16:43

Kyiv is considering a phased fare increase: from 20 to 30 hryvnias. Trade unions propose a gradual rise, but authorities have not yet made a final decision. Residents have already created a petition against the price hike, gathering over 6,000 signatures. 🚌💸

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Exchange rates for June 24: dollar and euro are falling, and new account top-up rules will take effect from 2026

Economy 06/23/2026, 16:18

NBU lowered the dollar and euro rates for June 24: the dollar dropped by 2 kopecks, the euro by 31. 📉 New rules also announced: from 2026, any terminal top-up will require SMS confirmation. 📲💸

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Facade of the Main Post Office of Ukrposhta in Kyiv, where the conflict between the NBU and the postal service is unfolding

NBU vs Ukrposhta: Why Igor Smelyansky's Dismissal Became a Pawn in the War for the Postal Bank

Economy 06/23/2026, 16:03

The NBU demanded the dismissal of Ukrposhta's CEO, Igor Smelyansky, for "unprofessionalism." Smelyansky himself accused the regulator of corruption and an attempt to block the creation of a postal bank. The conflict has escalated into a public war for influence in the financial market 🏦📉🇺🇦

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Business vs. Politics: Why Polish Entrepreneurs Are Sounding the Alarm Amidst the Conflict with Ukraine

Economy 06/23/2026, 15:52

The political conflict between Ukraine and Poland should not destroy trade: business communities in both countries are sounding the alarm. Experts assure: Ukrainian exports have backup routes through Romania and the Black Sea, so border blockades will not be critical. 💼🚛🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Bright red tomatoes and fresh heads of cabbage on a Ukrainian market stall, illustrating the changing vegetable prices.

Cabbage prices soar while tomatoes drop: how the vegetable market in Ukraine has changed

Economy 06/23/2026, 14:34

Vegetable fates have diverged in Ukraine: early cabbage prices rose by 52% due to a shortage, while greenhouse tomatoes are becoming cheaper amid competition. 🥬📉🍅 We analyze why this happened and what to expect from the market next.

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Car refueling at Lukoil gas station amid fuel shortage in Russia

Fuel Shortage in Russia: From Attacks on Refineries to Import Plans and Subsidies

Economy 06/23/2026, 14:06

Russia is facing a critical fuel shortage due to attacks on refineries: gasoline production has dropped by 25%. Authorities are discussing unprecedented imports of oil products and subsidies to curb prices and avoid a collapse at gas stations. 🛢️📉🚗

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Ihor Smelyanskyi, founder of the Postal Bank, accuses the head of NBU of corruption and threatens legal action.

War for the Postal Bank: Ihor Smelyansky Accuses NBU Head of Corruption and Threatens Lawsuit

Economy 06/23/2026, 14:10

Ukrposhta General Director Ihor Smelyansky called the NBU's decision to suspend him an attempt to sabotage the creation of a postal bank and accused the regulator's head of corruption. He threatens a lawsuit that will force the National Bank to pay and warns of risks to the company's international loans. 🏦🚫📉

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$3.39 Billion for Reforms: World Bank Approves New Economic Support Program for Ukraine

Economy 06/23/2026, 13:59

The World Bank has approved a $3.39 billion support program for Ukraine 💰. The funds will go towards reforms, job creation, and integration with the EU 🇪🇺. This is part of international aid to cover the country's budgetary needs during wartime 🇺🇦.

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Infographic on rising prices for bread and groceries: black bread, rice, potatoes and strawberries with price growth chart

Bread prices rise, buckwheat drops: how food prices changed in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 23

Economy 06/23/2026, 13:36

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets are moving again 📉📈. While buckwheat in "Silpo" has become more affordable, bread has become more expensive in "Auchan". We analyze current rates for staple foods as of June 23 🍞🥚🥛.

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