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Collage featuring gas station, fuel nozzle, jerrycan, and oil refinery — illustration for article on diesel and gasoline prices in Ukraine as of June 9

Diesel and gasoline in Ukraine: where to refuel cheapest as of June 9

Economy 06/09/2026, 13:09

Fuel prices in Ukraine on June 9 remained unchanged, but the difference between networks allows saving up to 200 hryvnias! 🚗💸 "Ukrnafta" offers the cheapest diesel and gasoline, outperforming WOG and OKKO. We analyze where it is most profitable to refuel.

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Gas refueling of a car: a nozzle inserted into the fuel tank of a red car, illustrating the topic of switching to gas fuel

The Paradox of Ukraine's Car Fleet: Why Gas is Cheap, Yet Not Everyone Switches

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:48

Only a third of Ukraine's transport runs on gas, although it is the cheapest fuel. We analyze why drivers are not rushing to install GBO: from bureaucracy and new engines to myths about explosions. 🚗💨

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Washington Adds Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to Blacklist: New Rules of the Game for Chinese Giants

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:30

The US has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to the blacklist, accusing them of ties with the Chinese military 🇺🇸🇨🇳. Beijing calls this discrimination, while experts doubt the effectiveness of the measures due to deep ties with American business. The global trade war is intensifying! 📉🚀

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Women in an office receive documents about a one-time pension supplement from the government

Pension top-up: which Ukrainians will receive a one-time state assistance payment

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:24

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has announced new rules: some citizens will receive a one-time payment upon retirement. Also, from 2026, the procedure for calculating seniority will change. 🇺🇦💰

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Groceries in a supermarket cart against the backdrop of empty shelves, illustrating the humanitarian crisis in occupied Crimea

Empty shelves and fuel rationing: a humanitarian crisis is growing in occupied Crimea

Economy 06/09/2026, 12:07

An acute shortage of food is being recorded in occupied Crimea: sugar, cereals, and pasta are disappearing from shelves. Residents are facing empty shelves and purchase restrictions, while the situation is exacerbated by the introduction of fuel rationing coupons following strikes on oil depots. 🛒🚫⛽

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Blow to logistics: how Ukrposhta is restoring operations after an attack in Kharkiv

Economy 06/09/2026, 00:59

After a drone strike on the Ukrposhta hub in Kharkiv, the company restructured its logistics. Delivery from afar may take a day longer, but operations have already stabilized. There were no casualties among employees, and owners of lost parcels will receive compensation. 📦🚚🇺🇦

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Ukrainian Prime Minister working at a desk, discussing the development strategy of energy, IT, and defense industries

Energy, IT, and Defense: Ukrainian Prime Minister Names Key Sectors for Post-War Surge

Economy 06/09/2026, 00:31

Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko named the main sectors for Ukraine's post-war surge: energy, IT, and defense. Experts predict a shortage of builders and salary growth up to 170,000 hryvnias. 🔥🇺🇦

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Obriy: The Digital Ecosystem That Will Transform Ukraine's Labor Market

Economy 06/08/2026, 23:46

Ukraine has presented the «Obriy» platform — a new digital labor market ecosystem. 🇺🇦 The project will help 100,000 citizens find jobs by the end of the year. The first services will appear in the «Diia» app this summer. 📱💼

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Elderly woman counting coins and reviewing documents, illustrating the topic of pension reform in Ukraine

Pension Reform in Ukraine: New Calculation Formula and Implementation Timeline

Economy 06/08/2026, 23:43

Ukraine is preparing for a large-scale pension reform: payments will depend on contributions made throughout life, and preferential pensions will be removed from the general system. 🇺🇦💰 The transition period will last 13 years, and the draft law will be submitted to the Rada by autumn 2026.

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Experiment with long trucks on the Kyiv — Odesa highway: drivers coordinate the movement of super-trucks

Longer and more efficient: an experiment with 'super-trucks' launched on the Kyiv — Odesa highway

Economy 06/08/2026, 22:01

An experiment with 'super-trucks' has been launched on the Kyiv — Odesa highway 🚛. Long-haul vehicle combinations, popular in Europe, will for the first time be allowed to move in Ukraine. This will allow for increased freight transport and reduced load on roads. 🇺🇦📉

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Ukrainian pension certificate under glasses, symbolizing pension reform and fight against pension devaluation

Pension Reform in Ukraine: New Payment Formula and the Fight Against Pension Devaluation

Economy 06/08/2026, 21:57

The Government of Ukraine has presented a new pension reform concept: payments will become two-component, and the gap between minimum and maximum pensions will be reduced. The draft law, aimed at combating benefit devaluation, is planned to be submitted to the Rada in the autumn. ⏳📉

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Woman refueling her car at a gas station in Ukraine amid fuel price drop after the weekend

Gasoline prices drop: how fuel prices in Ukraine changed after the weekend

Economy 06/08/2026, 21:26

Fuel prices in Ukraine have dropped! 📉 WOG, OKKO, and SOCAR networks have lowered prices by 1 UAH per liter. We break down how much gasoline and diesel now cost at popular gas stations. ⛽🚗

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Workers on an oil platform adjusting pipe valves, symbolizing the impact of geopolitical conflicts on global oil prices.

Oil Shock: Prices Surge Amid Iranian and Israeli Missile Strikes

Economy 06/08/2026, 20:59

Oil prices surged following the missile strike on Israel and the retaliatory strike on Iran. Brent rose by nearly 4%, while traders fear the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 🚀🛢️

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Man driving a car, symbolizing labor mobility and adaptation to new conditions in Ukraine's job market amid war.

Ukraine's Labor Market: How the War Changed Demand for Professions — From Housekeepers to Welders

Economy 06/08/2026, 20:56

🇺🇦 The war has changed Ukraine's labor market: demand for housekeepers dropped by 68%, for welders by 46%. However, interest in the defense sector and logistics has grown. 💼📉 #Ukraine #LaborMarket #War

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Golden bitcoins symbolize the cryptocurrency market's drop below $60,000 amid geopolitical and technological challenges

Bitcoin Crashes Below $60,000: Crypto Market Loses Ground Amid AI and Geopolitics

Economy 06/07/2026, 23:39

Bitcoin crashes below $60,000, losing more than half its value since the October peak. Experts link the crash to fund outflows and investment shifts into the artificial intelligence sector. 📉🤖

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Water flows from a faucet into a glass — symbolizing the rise in water tariffs in Vinnytsia, while prices remain stable in Kyiv

Vinnytsia sets a new record: water tariffs to triple while Kyiv prices remain unchanged

Economy 06/07/2026, 22:54

Ukrainians are preparing for a sharp surge in water prices: in Vinnytsia, tariffs will rise by 216%, setting a new record. Unlike the regions, Kyiv will currently maintain old rates. 💧💸

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Ukrainian hryvnia, symbolizing the allocated 2 billion hryvnias for heat protection in Kyiv

Kyiv allocated 2 billion hryvnias for heat protection: how the Cabinet of Ministers is preparing the capital for winter

Economy 06/07/2026, 22:51

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated an additional 2 billion hryvnias to Kyiv for winter preparation. The funds will be used to protect energy facilities and ensure stable heating supply. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that this is part of the implementation of the Capital Resilience Plan. 🔥🏙️

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Ukrainian passport and flag on a blue backpack — symbol of migration and Poland’s search for new labor sources

Workforce Shift: Poland Actively Seeks to Replace Ukrainian Workers with Migrants from Asia and South America

Economy 06/07/2026, 22:48

Poland is changing its strategy: migrants from Asia and South America are increasingly replacing Ukrainians in the labor market. Employers are actively seeking replacements, while residency rules for Ukrainians are becoming stricter. 🇵🇱📉🌏

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