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OKKO employees with stacks of Ukrainian flags in front of the company office, launch of the 'Flag of Independence' project

100 Flags and 4 Million UAH: OKKO Launches the Large-Scale 'Flag of Independence' Project

Economy 08/17/2026, 17:29
🇺🇦 The OKKO gas station network has joined the 'Flag of Independence' project for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 🔹 The company purchased 100 copies of the 1991 flag: 75 for schools, 25 for regions. 🔹 Donated 4 million UAH for the purchase of ground robotic complexes (GRC) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🔹 GRCs save lives by performing dangerous tasks instead of humans (evacuation, cargo delivery). Since the start of the war, OKKO has transferred more than 4.3 billion UAH to assist the army. 🇺🇦💙💛 #OKKO #Ukraine #ArmedForcesOfUkraine #Charity #ComeBackAlive
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Basket of vegetables, shopping cart with groceries, and basket of eggs on a blue background, illustrating price changes in Ukrainian supermarkets

Market in shock: prices for eggs and buckwheat in Ukrainian supermarkets change against a backdrop of overall stability

Economy 08/17/2026, 16:43
🛒 Food prices in Ukraine: August 17, 2026 📊 Basic basket is stable, but eggs and buckwheat have become more expensive! 🔍 RBC-Ukraine checked prices in Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan. 📈 Eggs and buckwheat — the main drivers of price increases. 📉 In some chains prices remained the same, but in others — the increase is noticeable. 🤔 Contradictions: regional differences in prices. 🔮 Forecast: possible further growth or stabilization. #Ukraine #FoodPrices #Economy #RBCUkraine
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Shopper selects a laptop in an electronics store amid price hikes due to the AI boom in 2026

AI Boom Hits the Wallet: Why Laptops and Graphics Cards Are Rising in Price Faster Than TVs in August 2026

Economy 08/17/2026, 15:55
💸 The AI boom has driven up tech prices in Ukraine! Laptops and graphics cards are rising faster than TVs due to a chip shortage. Why this is happening and what to expect from prices in the future — let's break it down in detail. 📉 Graphics cards first got cheaper, but now they are rising again. 📺 TVs are holding on for now, but growth is inevitable. 🧠 AI data centers are buying up memory, leaving consumers with no choice. #Economy #Technology #Prices #Ukraine #AI
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DTEK energy workers restoring damaged substation equipment after shelling

DTEK restored power to nearly 900,000 households in a week: scale of recovery after shelling and new losses

Economy 08/17/2026, 16:01
⚡️ DTEK restored power to nearly 900,000 households in 496 settlements in a week! 🇺🇦 🔹 From August 10 to 16 — large-scale recovery after shelling. 🔹 Work began immediately after access was granted by the AFU and SES. 🔹 Overnight on August 17 — new attack on a DTEK mine: 1 killed, 1 injured. 🔹 Figures differ: some media cite 440k, DTEK — 900k. #DTEK #energy #Ukraine #recovery #war #light
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Traditional wooden houses in the Carpathians against green mountains — example of budget accommodation for August 2026

Carpathians in August 2026: from 750 to 4000 UAH. How rental prices have changed and where to find budget holidays now

Economy 08/17/2026, 12:47
🏔️ Holiday prices in the Carpathians in August 2026: where costs tripled and where they dropped to a minimum. 📉 Verkhovyna became the cheapest direction (750 UAH/day), but prices fell by 70% over the year. 📈 Dragobrat and Volovets prices skyrocketed: from 900 to 2800 and 2000 UAH respectively. 💰 Bukovel maintains the lead at 4000 UAH/day. Full rental market analysis on XAB.info 👇
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Rising gasoline and diesel prices in August 2026: oil rig, fuel barrels, and gas pump nozzle against a backdrop of charts and hurricane lines

Gasoline and Diesel in August 2026: Why Prices are 'Stuck' and What to Expect from US Hurricanes

Economy 08/17/2026, 12:11
🛢️ Gasoline and diesel prices in Ukraine in August 2026 remain stable. Experts note the absence of factors for a sharp spike or drop. However, by the end of the month, the situation could be changed by hurricanes in the US and geopolitics around Iran. There is currently no point in buying fuel in advance, but it is worth following the news from the US. 🇺🇸🌪️ #economy #fuel #Ukraine2026
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Seniors playing a board game, discussing Independence Day payments

Money for Independence Day: who will receive the payment automatically and who needs to hurry to the PFU

Economy 08/17/2026, 06:48
🇺🇦 Money for Independence Day: who will receive it automatically and who needs to hurry to the PFU The PFU has clarified the rules for the one-time assistance payment in August 2026. ✅ Pensioners and subsidy recipients — money will come automatically. ✅ Military personnel — payment will be made through their unit. ⚠️ Others need to submit an application by October 1. Details in the article.
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Oil rig silhouetted against illuminated storage tanks at dusk — symbol of market instability due to Strait of Hormuz attacks

Oil at a Crossroads: Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Diplomatic Deadlock Hold Prices in Check

Economy 08/17/2026, 06:35
🛢️ Oil prices frozen in anticipation: Brent at $88.72, WTI at $82.32. 📉 Markets under pressure from news in the Strait of Hormuz: ship traffic dropped to zero, UAE accused Iran of attacks on ADNOC tankers. 🚢 Bloomberg reports on secret shipments curbing price spikes, but US and Iranian diplomacy is at a deadlock. #oil #economy #straitofhormuz #iran #usa
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