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Fuel price drop: a collage featuring a gas station, a car, and an oil rig, symbolizing the battle of fuel prices in Ukraine

Price War: Major Gas Station Chains in Ukraine Sharply Reduce Fuel Prices

Economy 06/16/2026, 12:07

Fuel prices in Ukraine are going down! 📉 Networks OKKO and WOG have reduced the cost of diesel by 1 UAH. The state-owned "Ukrnafta" has become even cheaper: discounts on gasoline, diesel, and autogas. ⛽🚗

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Passengers in Kyiv metro amid discussions on fare hikes and fines

Project to increase transport fares in Kyiv: new prices, fines, and public reaction

Economy 06/16/2026, 11:49

Kyiv is coordinating an increase in transport fares to 30 hryvnias. A petition against the price hike gathered 6,000 signatures, but the Kyiv City Council did not support it. The fine for traveling without a ticket will rise to 600 hryvnias. 🚇💸

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Bustling market in Ukraine with an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits, illustrating the drop in prices for summer produce

Summer gets cheaper: prices for potatoes, strawberries, and cherries drop sharply in Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:58

Prices for summer products in Ukraine are falling! 📉 New potatoes, strawberries, and cherries have become more affordable, and domestic cherries have surpassed imports in supply volume for the first time. However, blueberries and old potatoes have become more expensive. We analyze what is currently more profitable to buy at the market. 🍓🍒🥔

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Young couple holding keys to a new apartment with cardboard boxes in the background, symbolizing rising rental and purchase prices

Mini-apartments prices soar: where rent has tripled and buying housing has become almost impossible

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:48

🏠 Prices for mini-apartments in Ukraine have soared: in the West, rent has tripled, and in Ivano-Frankivsk, buying a "small apartment" is now 4 times more expensive. In Kyiv, you need to save for almost 10 years for housing. We break down the numbers of the new real estate market. 📉📈

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Russian rubles in a person's hands — symbol of financial support and payments related to the 'Winter 1000' program and new Independence Day benefits

Winter 1000: June 30 deadline and new Independence Day payments — what you need to know

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:41

⏰ By June 30 — the last chance to spend the "Winter 1000"! The remainder will return to the budget. 🇺🇦 Also, payments for Independence Day 2026 have been approved: from 450 to 3100 UAH for veterans and families of the fallen. #Ukraine #Winter1000 #Payments

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Gas station attendant in red uniform refueling a car during Russia's fuel crisis

Fuel Crisis: Russia Officially Permits Sale of 'Dirty' Gasoline Due to Drone Attacks

Economy 06/16/2026, 06:02

Russian authorities have permitted plants to produce fuel with excessive harmful substances to cover the deficit following drone attacks. Since the beginning of 2026, strikes on refineries have doubled, leading to production stoppages and a 10% rise in gasoline prices. Limits on refueling have been introduced in Moscow and St. Petersburg. ⛽📉🇷🇺

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Modern Ukrainian hryvnia banknotes with a denomination of 100 hryvnias featuring Taras Shevchenko and new bank cards, symbolizing the update of Ukraine's payment system.

Glory to Ukraine on Banknotes: NBU Completes the Update of the Hryvnia Series

Economy 06/15/2026, 19:18

NBU completes the update of the hryvnia: from June 16, 2026, the slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!" will appear on 100-hryvnia banknotes. Old money will remain in circulation, while small denominations will be finally replaced by coins. 💵🇺🇦

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Collage with growth chart, coin stacks, hands holding dollars and euros, calculator, and NBU building — illustration for news on currency rate fixation on June 16

Dollar Stalls, Euro Surges: NBU Fixes Rates for June 16 and Highlights Risks

Economy 06/15/2026, 17:21

The NBU kept the dollar unchanged at 44.81 UAH, but the euro rose again to 52.03 UAH. 💵📈 Experts forecast the dollar rate will remain in a narrow corridor, but warn that due to events in the Middle East, the euro may become more volatile. 🌍📉

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Collage of food items: bread, milk, vegetables, fruits, and a shopping cart with a price tag, illustrating price monitoring in Ukrainian supermarkets on June 15.

Price monitoring in Ukraine: what has become cheaper in supermarkets on June 15

Economy 06/15/2026, 16:38

Price changes on food products have been recorded in Ukrainian supermarkets. After the weekend, eggs and sunflower oil became cheaper, and the cost of cereals dropped in one of the chains. We analyze the current prices for June 15. 🛒📉

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Oil tanker in port against wind turbine backdrop — symbol of energy market ahead of historic Trump-Iran Geneva peace talks

Oil Plummets: Trump and Iran Prepare for Historic Peace Deal in Geneva

Economy 06/15/2026, 14:02

📉 Oil prices have plummeted to a March low amid news of peace between the US and Iran. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Donald Trump confirmed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade. The historic agreement is planned to be signed on June 19 in Geneva. 🇨🇭

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Currency exchange point with LED sign 'ОБМІН ВАЛЮТ' and arrow pointing to entrance — visualizing the topic of dollar rate below 45 UAH on June 15

Dollar below 45 hryvnias: how exchange rates changed in banks and exchange offices on June 15

Economy 06/15/2026, 13:48

The dollar is getting cheaper again: at the start of the week, the rate fell below 45 hryvnias in many banks, while the euro, on the contrary, is rising. 📉📈 We analyze where the most favorable buying and selling rates are today in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank. 💸🏦

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Woman refueling her car at a gas station — illustration for news about Ukrenergo raising A-95 gasoline prices after the weekend

Fuel prices in Ukraine after the weekend: 'Ukrnafta' raised the price of A-95 gasoline, while other networks remain stable

Economy 06/15/2026, 13:36

After the weekend, fuel prices in Ukraine split into two camps. The OKKO, WOG, and SOCAR networks kept their old price tags, while 'Ukrnafta' raised the price of A-95 gasoline by 3 hryvnias, but lowered prices for A-92 and diesel. ⛽📉📈

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Real estate agent explains rental conditions to young tenants in Ukraine amid new tax rules and penalties

Renting out property in Ukraine: fines, new rates, and tax traps

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:26

Renting out property in Ukraine: what threatens for non-payment of taxes and how legislation will change. Fines up to 85,000 hryvnias, new PIT rates, and benefits for IDPs — we analyze the situation with an expert. 🏠💸🇺🇦

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Close-up of Russian rubles in the form of banknotes and coins, symbolizing financial support for regions and debt write-offs

Write-off of 37.5 billion rubles: how Russia is saving regions from default against the backdrop of a military crisis

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:18

Russia has written off regional debts of 37.5 billion rubles, saving them from default. Ukrainian intelligence calls this a sign of a systemic crisis and dependence on the center. 📉💸 #Economy #Russia #Crisis

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Russian 1000 ruble banknote with Lenin's portrait, symbolizing financial assistance

Money without documents: in 2026, many Ukrainians will receive a one-time payment for Independence Day automatically

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:00

The PFU has simplified the receipt of a one-time payment for Independence Day in 2026: for many categories of citizens, money will come automatically along with a pension or subsidy. ⏳ Special rules apply to military personnel and those who acquired status after August 24. Find out who needs to submit an application independently and who needs to do nothing. 🇺🇦💰

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Elderly woman counting money at a table, illustrating the issue of losing the 20% surcharge for mountain region residents

Retirees in the mountains are losing money: why the 20% surcharge is not credited automatically and how to get it

Economy 06/15/2026, 11:56

Thousands of retirees in the mountainous regions of Ukraine are losing 20% of their pension because they do not know about the need to personally apply for the surcharge. The payment is not credited automatically and is due to residents of four regions, including IDPs. Find out how to get your legal money right now! 🏔️💰📝

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Woman using a green PrivatBank terminal next to an ATM, demonstrating financial device operations under new conditions

PrivatBank: How Terminals and ATMs Work in the New Reality

Economy 06/14/2026, 15:56

PrivatBank continues to provide clients with convenient and secure terminals and ATMs. Find out how they differ and how they work in the new reality! 💳🏦 #PrivatBank #BankingServices

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Barrels labeled OIL against a falling chart and oil rigs, symbolizing the sharp drop in oil prices after Trump canceled strikes

Oil Plunges 4.5%: Trump Cancels Strikes, but Analysts Warn of a 'Trap' for Investors

Economy 06/14/2026, 14:27

Brent oil plunged below $87 after Trump's announcement canceling strikes on Iran. 📉 The market shed the "war premium," but analysts warn: the ceasefire is fragile, and prices could soar again to $130. ⚠️🛢️

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