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Green city buses in Ternopil — symbol of transport system update ahead of fare changes from June 13

Ternopil changes transport fares from June 13: new prices and conditions for concession holders

Economy 06/12/2026, 13:50

In Ternopil, transport fares are changing from June 13: prices in private and municipal transport have been equalized. 🚌 Despite the increase, authorities have preserved concessions and reduced the price for "Social Card" holders to 19 hryvnias. The unique "Single Ticket" system with free transfers continues to operate.

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Yellow signboard with text 'ОБМІН ВАЛЮТ' — symbol of currency exchange in context of news about dollar and euro rate drop on June 12

Currency rates on June 12: dollar and euro drop, banks move to stabilization

Economy 06/12/2026, 13:01

The currency market has paused: the dollar and euro have slightly dropped in exchange offices and banks 📉. The average dollar rate has fallen below 45 UAH, but banks are not yet rushing to make sharp changes. Read the full breakdown of rates for June 12 💵🇪🇺

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Comparison of fuel types: electric vehicle charging station, oil pump, gas station, and gasoline canister against a price graph background

Fuel prices in Ukraine on June 12: stability in gasoline and a drop in autogas

Economy 06/12/2026, 12:54

Fuel prices in Ukraine on June 12: gasoline and diesel remain steady, but autogas became cheaper at SOCAR. Overview of current gas station prices and savings for drivers. ⛽📉

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Silhouette of an oil pumpjack against illuminated storage tanks: symbol of US dominance in the global oil market after conflicts with Iran and Russia

The US Seizes the Global Oil Crown: How the War with Iran and Strikes on Russia Turned the Market Upside Down

Economy 06/12/2026, 12:33

The US has officially become the world's largest oil exporter, overtaking Russia and Saudi Arabia. 🛢️ The war with Iran and strikes on Russian refineries allowed Washington to seize the market and break the OPEC monopoly. 📉

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Woman selecting fresh strawberries at a market, illustrating the issue of berry quality in Ukrainian supermarkets

Strawberries are getting cheaper but spoiling: why it's hard to find quality berries in Ukrainian supermarkets

Economy 06/12/2026, 12:15

🍓 Strawberries in Ukraine are getting cheaper: wholesale prices dropped by 15% due to the harvest and sunshine. But there's a catch: due to rain, berry quality has deteriorated, making it harder to find good products. We look into where it is currently more profitable to buy berries in supermarkets. 📉🌧️

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Euro banknotes and rising interest rate chart: ECB raised key rate to 2.25% amid inflation and geopolitical tension due to Iran war

War in Iran and Inflation: ECB Raises Rates to 2.25% for the First Time in 7 Meetings

Economy 06/12/2026, 06:00

📉 The ECB has raised rates to 2.25% for the first time in 7 months — a reaction to the war in Iran and rising prices. Inflation in the eurozone reached 3.2%, and the Strait of Hormuz is almost closed. Christine Lagarde: "We are ready for difficult times". 💸 Loans are getting more expensive, but deposits are becoming more profitable. #ECB #Inflation #WarInIran #EuropeanEconomy

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Elon Musk in a MAGA cap shaking hands with Donald Trump, symbolizing political backing ahead of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO

SpaceX sets a record: Elon Musk's IPO surpasses Saudi Aramco and overtakes Tesla

Economy 06/12/2026, 05:53

SpaceX has set a historic record: Elon Musk's IPO raised $75 billion, surpassing Saudi Aramco and Tesla. 🚀 The company entered the US top 7, and Musk retained full control over the business. 📈

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Lukoil gas station: a driver refueling a car against the backdrop of a price board, illustrating the introduction of refueling limits in Russia

Fuel Crisis in Russia: Refueling Limits Introduced from Moscow to Siberia

Economy 06/12/2026, 02:38

The fuel crisis in Russia has spread beyond the south and covered the entire country: from the Far East to Moscow. In a number of regions, refueling limits have been introduced (up to 20 liters), sales in jerrycans are banned, and gasoline prices are rising. 🚗⛽️📉

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Operator launches a drone, symbolizing drone strikes that affected oil production in Russia

Record Drone Strikes: Russia's Oil Output Drops to One-Year Low

Economy 06/11/2026, 18:32

Oil production in Russia has fallen to a one-year low amid record drone attacks by Ukraine. Ukraine launched 31 strikes on infrastructure, leading to a drop in refining to 20-year lows and forcing Russia to redirect raw materials to exports. 🛢️🚁

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Chart showing the decline of the US dollar against a stock photo of a $100 bill, illustrating currency depreciation and NBU policy

Dollar and Euro Decline: NBU Continues Policy of 'Constructive Uncertainty'

Economy 06/11/2026, 17:31

The dollar and euro have corrected downwards again: the NBU has fixed new rates at 44.92 and 51.83 hryvnias, respectively. Experts explain the volatility with the strategy of 'constructive uncertainty', designed to confuse speculators. 📉💵🇺🇦

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Green FlixBus bus on Independence Square in Kyiv, symbolizing the launch of domestic routes across Ukraine

FlixBus enters the domestic market of Ukraine: first route connects Kyiv and Kharkiv

Economy 06/11/2026, 16:24

FlixBus has launched its first domestic route in Ukraine, connecting Kyiv and Kharkiv 🚌. This is the first route in the corporate green style, which will give residents of Kharkiv direct access to international directions in Europe. The company plans to expand the network within the country, unlocking the market potential 🇺🇦🇪🇺.

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PUMB flag in bank office: symbol of launching Ukraine’s first open banking service to manage accounts from different banks in one app

PUMB launches the first open banking service in Ukraine: how to manage accounts from different banks in one app

Economy 06/11/2026, 16:05

PUMB has become the first bank in Ukraine to launch an open banking service. Now, in one app, you can manage accounts from different banks, check transaction history, and make transfers. At launch, PrivatBank and A-Bank accounts are available. 🏦📱

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Plastic bag dispenser in a Ukrainian supermarket: symbol of product affordability amid falling egg and buckwheat prices

Food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs and buckwheat have dropped by almost half

Economy 06/11/2026, 15:34

Prices for buckwheat and eggs have plummeted in Ukrainian supermarkets — in some chains, goods have become almost half the price. 📉🥚🥣 RBC-Ukraine experts analyzed the cost of a basic food basket as of June 11 and found out where it is most profitable to shop right now. 🛒

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Oschadbank branch with signage on facade, where a client enters the building — illustration for news about technical works on June 14

Oschadbank introduces major technical works: what will be unavailable on June 14

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:53

Oschadbank has warned of major technical work on June 14. On this day, from 03:45 to 22:00, online banking and branches will be unavailable, however, card payments and ATMs will continue to operate in normal mode. 🏦🚧

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Yellow currency exchange sign with 'ОБМІН ВАЛЮТ' and 'CURRENCY EXCHANGE' text on a city street — visual for news about dollar hitting 45 UAH

Dollar Breaks 45 Hryvnia: Where to Buy and Sell Currency Most Profitably Today

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:43

The dollar has firmly settled above 45 hryvnia in Ukrainian banks. 🇺🇸📈 We compared rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank so you know where it is most profitable to buy or sell currency today. 💶💰

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Ukrainian farmer harvesting tomatoes in a greenhouse, illustrating the work of agrarians under competition from Turkish imports

Battle for the Shelves: How Turkish Imports and EU Subsidies Squeeze Ukrainian Farmers

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:29

Ukrainian greenhouses are losing market share: the share of Turkish tomatoes reached a record 82% in 2025. Introduced duties helped reduce imports to 63%, but pressure from European imports remains. Experts warn: protecting the market could jeopardize Ukraine's export ambitions. 🍅📉🇺🇦

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Ukrainian farmer harvesting ripe tomatoes in a greenhouse — symbolizing growth of local vegetable production and competition with Turkish imports

Turkish tomatoes vs. Ukrainian greenhouses: why local vegetables have become 'golden' in winter

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:21

Turkey has captured 82% of the Ukrainian market for imported tomatoes, while the share of local greenhouse vegetables in winter does not exceed 10%. Experts explain this by the difference in state support and the high cost of production in the context of the energy crisis. 🇹🇷🍅🇺🇦

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Collage: man refueling car at gas station, oil pumps and modern fuel pavilion — illustration of fuel price drop in Ukraine

Fuel prices in Ukraine: major networks simultaneously lowered diesel and gasoline costs

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:14

Ukraine saw a major drop in fuel prices: WOG, OKKO, and SOCAR networks lowered prices by 1 hryvnia, while at Ukrnafta, 95-octane gasoline fell by 3 hryvnias. 💸🚗

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