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Gas in June 2026: Who Lowered Prices and Who Holds the Record

Economy 05/28/2026, 21:18

🔥 Gas in June 2026: Who Lowered Prices and Who Holds the Record. Tariff spread from 7.96 to 28.49 UAH per cubic meter. Find out who offers the most favorable conditions! 💰

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PFU Calms Fears: Double Payments of 1500 UAH Will Not Lead to Pension Blockages

Economy 05/28/2026, 20:35

PFU reassures citizens: erroneous double payments of 1500 UAH will not lead to pension blockages. If you have already spent the money, you will not be punished, but the funds must be returned through legal channels. 🛑💸

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New Customs Code of Ukraine: Full Integration with the EU and Strengthened Fight Against Smuggling

Economy 05/28/2026, 18:02

Ukraine is updating its Customs Code according to EU standards: businesses will gain access to the single market, while customs will gain the right to investigate smuggling. 🚛🇪🇺 The reform promises to simplify logistics but tighten control. How will this affect imports and exports?

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Dollar and Euro Retreat from Records: How the NBU Keeps the Hryvnia Exchange Rate Under Control

Economy 05/28/2026, 16:50

💵 Dollar and euro retreat from records — NBU keeps the hryvnia exchange rate under control. 💹 Expert: interventions will help avoid sharp fluctuations. #currency #NBU #economy

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Home Key at Risk: Bankers Demand Lifting of Moratorium on Apartment Seizure for Debts

Economy 05/28/2026, 16:41

Ukrainian bankers are demanding the lifting of the moratorium on apartment seizure for debts and allowing collection through notaries without court involvement. Experts warn: this could put borrowers' rights at risk and create a creditor monopoly. 🏠🔑⚖️

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Where Capital Went: Hong Kong Ousted Switzerland from the List of Top Financial Havens

Economy 05/28/2026, 15:24

The financial world is changing: Hong Kong has officially surpassed Switzerland to become the main "safe" for foreign capital 🏦📉. Find out why investors are massively leaving Europe for Asia and what advantages the new jurisdiction offers 🌏💰.

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Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as the World's Most Expensive Country: How Tourism Broke the Economy

Economy 05/28/2026, 15:23

Iceland has reclaimed the title of the world's most expensive country, overtaking Switzerland. 🇮🇸📈 The main cause is the tourism boom, which has driven up inflation and housing prices. Experts warn: the country may become too expensive even for its own guests. 🏔️💸

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Oil Shock: How Iran's Strike on a US Base Sent Fuel Prices Soaring

Economy 05/28/2026, 14:40

⚡️ Oil soared 2.5% after Iran's strike on a US base. Markets feared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump denied rumors of peace. 🛢️📉

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No Stars, But Profit: Why the Ukrainian Hotel Business is Going Underground and How to Bring It Back

Economy 05/28/2026, 14:20

More than 60% of Ukrainian hotels operate without a category—not due to evasion, but due to outdated norms. From 2028, it will be impossible to be on Booking and Airbnb without registration. The authorities are preparing incentives, but the business is waiting for clarity 🏨⚖️

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Hot Carpathians and Cold Numbers: Why a 'Gold Rush' with a Catch is Hitting Western Ukraine's Hotels

Economy 05/28/2026, 13:30

Western Ukraine is turning into a construction site: 80% of new hotel investments are going to the Carpathians and Lviv. But experts are sounding the alarm—the market is oversaturated with standard projects, and many investors risk going into the red. 🔻🏨

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The Paradox of Ukrainian Hospitality: Revenue Grew 7-Fold, Yet Hotels Are Losing Money

Economy 05/28/2026, 12:56

Ukrainian hotel revenue has grown 7-fold, but the business is operating at a loss due to inflation and security costs. 🔥 Experts warn: in the coming years, only systemic players and niche projects will survive, while the 'middle class' of hotels will disappear. 🏨📉

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The Price of Credit: EU Demands Tax on Parcels and Reforms for Sole Proprietors in Ukraine

Economy 05/28/2026, 11:30

Ukraine must meet strict EU conditions to receive credit: a tax on all international parcels and a VAT reform for entrepreneurs. Parliament has already rejected similar initiatives, but now the issue is at a critical point — without reforms, aid tranches will not be unlocked. 💸📦

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Hotel Boom: Why Western Ukraine Is Overheated and the Average Check Has Soared by 40%

Economy 05/28/2026, 10:33

Hotel revenues have grown 6-fold, but Western Ukraine is already overheated: investors are snapping up real estate, and the average check has soared by 40% due to inflation. 🔥 We analyze who will survive in the new reality of the hotel business. 🏨📉

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Gasoline prices drop again: where to refuel most advantageously on May 28

Economy 05/28/2026, 10:15

Against the backdrop of overall fuel price stability, Ukrnafta has reduced the cost of A-95 gasoline by 2 hryvnias. We explore where it is most advantageous to refuel today and how diesel and gas prices have changed as of May 28 🚗⛽

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Dollar and Euro Rise: Where to Buy Currency Most Profitably on May 28

Economy 05/28/2026, 10:00

💵 Dollar and euro are rising again! Find out where today’s most favorable rates are in banks and exchange offices. 💸 #Currency #DollarRate #EuroRate

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The Markup Myth: Real Profit Margins for Gas Station Networks per Liter of Fuel

Economy 05/28/2026, 08:59

How much do gas station networks actually earn per liter? 🛢️ Experts revealed the fuel price structure: taxes and imports consume almost 90%, while the net profit for gas station operators is only 3–5 hryvnias. We analyze who dictates prices and why "Ukrnafta" is winning the sales race. 🚗💸

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Fuel under control: who actually owns gas station networks in Ukraine?

Economy 05/28/2026, 08:34

Who really controls the fuel market in Ukraine? 🇺🇦🛢️ From state monopoly to the owner of ski resorts: we analyze the owners of the three largest gas station networks that dictate prices at gas stations. Find out how the map of players has changed after the nationalization of assets!

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Lviv is more expensive than Kyiv: how the war changed the map of new construction prices in Ukraine

Economy 05/28/2026, 08:00

Lviv has overtaken Kyiv in new construction costs: a square meter now costs almost $1,500. 🏗️ Prices in Khmelnytskyi rose by 16%, and construction activity increased in Zhytomyr. We analyze where it is currently safer and more profitable to buy housing. 🏠💸

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