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Oil Fever: How US Strikes on Iran are Driving Fuel Prices Up Again

Economy 05/28/2026, 04:26

Oil is rising again amid the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. Trump is dissatisfied with negotiations, while experts warn of the risk of a sharp price spike due to the resumption of imports by China. 🛢️📉

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Aeroflot on Sale: How Sanctions Force Russia to Dump Assets with Billions in Losses

Economy 05/27/2026, 23:20

Russia is forced to sell nearly a quarter of Aeroflot's shares at a loss of $170 million. Sanctions and a shortage of spare parts have turned the aviation giant into a problematic asset, which is now being shifted onto the shoulders of loyal banks and oligarchs. 📉✈️🇷🇺

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Turkey Dumps Russian Oil: Why Ankara is Abandoning Moscow for the Caspian

Economy 05/27/2026, 18:51

Turkey is sharply cutting purchases of Russian Urals oil to a 1.5-year low 📉. Ankara is ditching raw material discounts for Caspian alternatives as Russia pivots to Asia 🌏. Sanctions and prices are reshaping the map of global supplies ⚖️🛢️

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ABBA tanker under the Iranian flag and a patrol boat in the Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz Under Iran's Control: How a New Deal with the US Crashed Oil Prices

Economy 05/27/2026, 16:40

Iran has named the deadlines for opening the Strait of Hormuz after a deal with the US: shipping could normalize within a month. 🛑⚓ In response to news about the possible lifting of the blockade, global oil prices plummeted by almost 5%. 📉

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Dollar Hits Records: NBU Raises Rate to Maximum, but There's a Way to Profit from the Hryvnia

Economy 05/27/2026, 16:30

The dollar has again updated the historical maximum, and the euro continues to grow 📈. But experts advise not to rush to buy cash: the high NBU rate makes hryvnia deposits more profitable than foreign currency 💰. Find out how to profit from the difference in exchange rates and inflation.

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End of fuel cashback: what will change for drivers in 2026

Economy 05/27/2026, 14:47

⛽️ Fuel cashback in Ukraine will end on May 31, 2026. After this date, payments for fuel will cease, but the "National Cashback" program will continue to operate in a new format — for medicines, utilities, and support for the army. 💸

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Women's hands taking Ukrainian hryvnias out of a wallet, illustrating the topic of the minimum subsistence level and social payments in 2026

Minimum subsistence level in 2026: new figures that will change pensions and social benefits

Economy 05/27/2026, 13:32

As of January 1, 2026, the minimum subsistence level in Ukraine has increased: it is now 3209 hryvnias. This has automatically increased minimum pensions and social payments. Find out how much is now due for working-age people and pensioners! 💰🇺🇦

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Get Your Tuition Money Back: How Ukrainians Can Claim a Tax Refund in 2026

Economy 05/27/2026, 12:15

Paid for tuition in 2025? The state is ready to return up to 18% of the amount spent! 🎓💰 Find out how to file for a tax benefit by the end of 2026 and not lose your money.

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Two new NBU commemorative coins with a face value of 10 hryvnias featuring maps of the Sumy and Chernihiv regions against the backdrop of the Ukrainian flag

Sumy and Chernihiv Regions on Coins: NBU Releases New 'We Are Strong. We Are Together' Series

Economy 05/27/2026, 12:00

The NBU has released new 10-hryvnia coins dedicated to the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. This is part of the 'We Are Strong. We Are Together' series, honoring Ukrainian resilience during the war. 🇺🇦🪙

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IMF Mission in Kyiv: First Look at Ukraine's Economic Survival Program

Economy 05/27/2026, 11:00

The IMF mission has arrived in Kyiv for the first review of the aid program. Ukraine is seeking alternatives after the rejection of the law on parcel taxation. Economic growth forecast is only 2% in 2026. 💸🇺🇦

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Petrol, diesel and gas: where it is most profitable to refuel in Ukraine on May 27

Economy 05/27/2026, 10:30

Fuel prices in Ukraine on May 27: stability among leaders and an unexpected drop at SOCAR. 🚗⛽ Find out where it is most profitable to refuel right now and how to save on petrol and gas. 📉💰

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Dollar on the Attack Again: How Exchange Rates Changed in Banks and Exchange Offices on May 27

Economy 05/27/2026, 10:15

The dollar is on the rise again! 📈 Exchange offices and banks have adjusted currency rates for May 27. Find out where it is most profitable to buy or sell dollars and euros now, and which banks offer the best conditions for their clients. 💸🏦

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Passenger boats at the pier on the Dnipro in Kyiv against the backdrop of urban development

Ferry instead of metro: how the Dnipro can save Kyiv residents from traffic jams

Economy 05/27/2026, 08:15

The idea of launching river public transport on the Dnipro is gaining popularity in Kyiv. The initiative aims to solve the problem of traffic jams and the lack of new metro stations. 🚢🌊

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Chinese industry and economy: profit growth against the backdrop of AI development and oil prices

Chinese Industrial Boom: How AI and Oil Saved the Economy from Stagnation

Economy 05/27/2026, 08:00

Chinese industry showed record profit growth of 24.7% thanks to the AI boom and rising oil prices 📈. Electronics and chemistry are in the plus, but furniture and textiles continue to lose money. The country's economy is entering a new phase of technological transformation 🇨🇳🤖.

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Green tractor with seeder working the field, kicking up dust — symbol of rising tractorist salaries in Ukraine in 2026

Tractor drivers and builders: who earns the highest salaries in Ukraine in 2026

Economy 06/02/2026, 20:35

In Ukraine in 2026, blue-collar professions have surpassed many office jobs in terms of salary levels. Tractor drivers in Cherkasy earn up to 165,000 UAH, while builders in the regions earn from 75,000 to 100,000. A shortage of personnel is forcing employers to raise rates, but the IT sector still holds the records with salaries up to 300,000. 🚜💰🏗️

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Billions at Stake: Moscow Demands Immediate Payment of $252 Billion from Euroclear

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

🚨 Moscow demands $252 billion from Euroclear! A Russian court has ruled on the immediate seizure of frozen assets. But can Russia actually get this money? 🌍💸 #Economy #Sanctions #Russia

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The End of the Era of 'Cheap' Apartments: The Cabinet of Ministers Closes Loopholes in State Property Privatization

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has closed a loophole for buying state property 'for pennies' through rent. Now all objects are sold only through online auctions, which has already brought billions of hryvnias into the budget. 💰🏢

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Ukrainian hryvnias with portraits of historical figures, symbolizing pension payments and the economy

Pensions to Increase: How Rising Average Wages Affect Your Benefits

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

Pensions in Ukraine will increase: the PFU has updated key calculation indicators. In three months, the base figure rose by 1,342 hryvnias, directly affecting payments to new pensioners. We break down the formula and new service requirements. 💰📉

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