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Collage featuring car refueling, oil rigs, and fuel nozzle — visualizing diesel price reduction by Ukrnafta

Diesel prices drop: 'Ukrnafta' equalizes fuel prices as part of a special offer

Economy 07/09/2026, 21:12

'Ukrnafta' reduced the price of premium diesel by 2 UAH, equalizing its cost with standard diesel 🛢️. At the same time, private networks OKKO, WOG, and SOCAR kept prices unchanged. Fuel market overview for July 9 🚗.

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Panorama of Uzhhorod with church domes and modern buildings — symbol of rising housing prices in one of Ukraine’s most expensive cities

Uzhhorod has become one of the most expensive cities in Ukraine: housing prices are breaking records

Economy 07/09/2026, 20:39

🏠 Uzhhorod has become one of the most expensive cities in Ukraine: prices for renting and buying housing are breaking records. One-bedroom apartments are already more expensive than in Kyiv, and new buildings have risen by 8%. 🔥 #Uzhhorod #RealEstate #HousingPrices

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Elderly couple discussing information on a smartphone, possibly about reasons for denial of subsidy from 2026 by the Pension Fund of Ukraine

Denial of subsidy from 2026: full list of reasons from the Pension Fund of Ukraine

Economy 07/09/2026, 20:42

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has named the reasons for refusing a housing subsidy in 2026. Refusal is possible in case of large expenditures, ownership of a new car, alimony debts, or lack of official income. 🏠💸🚫

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Smartphone with utility payment app resting on paper bills, illustrating the issue of paying for an empty apartment

An empty apartment is not a reason for a zero bill: what you must pay and what can be disconnected

Economy 07/09/2026, 20:22

An empty apartment does not exempt you from paying for heating and building maintenance, but some services can be disconnected. A lawyer explains how to legally "freeze" bills for water and electricity if you are away for a long time. 🏠💸

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Woman in job interview with two employers, illustrating career choice under labor market pressure in Ukraine

Market vs. Dream: Why Almost Half of Ukrainians Would Not Choose Their Profession Again

Economy 07/09/2026, 20:16

The admissions campaign has started, but data indicates a crisis of trust in education: almost half of Ukrainians would not choose their profession again. 🎓📉 Manual professions are in short supply, while humanities graduates are looking for work in other fields. We analyze the reasons and statistics.

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Senior man with gray beard in green shirt sits at wooden table, intently studying smartphone — possibly calculating his allowances or checking pension payments in Ukraine

Pension arithmetic: which supplements in Ukraine can be received simultaneously

Economy 07/09/2026, 20:12

Many mistakenly believe that only one supplement can be added to a pension. We examine which payments in Ukraine are cumulative and which replace each other, and how to receive the due money in 2026. 💰🇺🇦

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Naftogaz drilling rig against Ukrainian flags — symbol of Ukraine’s energy sovereignty amid legal dispute with Gazprom

Kazakh court annuls ruling to seize $1.4 billion from Gazprom in favor of Naftogaz

Economy 07/09/2026, 18:29

A Kazakh court has annulled the ruling to seize $1.4 billion from Gazprom in favor of Naftogaz 🇰🇿🇺🇦. Previously, the AIFC court allowed the enforcement of the arbitral award, but it has now lost its legal force. The Kazakh Ministry of Justice had previously stated it would not enforce it due to lack of jurisdiction and the Russian side's non-participation. ⚖️💸

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Participants of the 'Rebuilding Ukraine 2026' forum in Kyiv in front of a banner on tax reform and EU integration

Restoring Ukraine: Business and Government Discuss Tax Reforms and EU Integration at Kyiv Forum

Economy 07/09/2026, 18:13

A forum on restoring Ukraine took place in Kyiv, where the government and business discussed tax reforms and EU integration. Danylo Hetmantsev stated that new incentives are impossible during wartime but confirmed the course of adapting legislation to EU norms. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

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Philip Morris Restructured Logistics After Warehouse Destruction in Kyiv: How the Company Guarantees No Shortages

Economy 07/09/2026, 17:37

After the destruction of a warehouse in Kyiv, Philip Morris promptly restructured its logistics, utilizing a network of 10 facilities. The company guarantees no shortages or delivery delays despite military risks. 🏭📦🚚

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A worker in protective gear cleans up an oil spill in a water body, illustrating the environmental consequences of fuel shortages and strategic changes in Russia's fuel sector.

Ban on fuel export and import: Russia changes strategy amid shortage

Economy 07/09/2026, 17:34

Alexander Novak announced a complete ban on diesel exports in Russia and the start of fuel imports. The government is postponing refinery repairs to cover the domestic shortage amid strikes on energy infrastructure and tankers. 🛢️🚫

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Infographic about rising food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets: basket with vegetables and fruits, receipt, upward arrow, and strawberries

What's on the shelves: food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 8

Economy 07/09/2026, 17:09

Price overview in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 8: where did oil get more expensive, and where did cheap loaves of bread return? 🍞🥚 We analyze current rates in ATB, Silpo, Novus, and Auchan. 📉🛒

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Woman at a gas station with a fuel nozzle in the car's gas tank, thoughtfully looking into the distance, symbolizing rising fuel prices due to the US-Iran conflict

Oil Shock on the Horizon: How the US-Iran Conflict Will Hit Ukrainian Drivers' Wallets

Economy 07/09/2026, 16:41

⛽ Gas prices in Ukraine are preparing to rise due to the US-Iran conflict. An expert warns: in case of a sharp escalation, fuel costs could soar by 20 UAH in a couple of weeks. Why do prices fall slower than they rise? Let's look at the details. 📉📈

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Currency exchange rate chart, calculator, and coins: hryvnia strengthens, dollar and euro decline

Hryvnia strengthens: dollar and euro fall, while debtors will find it easier to lift asset freezes

Economy 07/09/2026, 16:37

Hryvnia is up again: the dollar dropped by 3 kopecks, the euro by 19. 💵📉 Additionally, important changes are coming into force for debtors: freezes can now be applied to electronic wallets, but lifting a freeze upon repayment of a debt up to 86k UAH will become fully automatic. 🏦📝

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Man and woman discussing documents at a table — illustration for article on Ukraine’s salary growth of 6,000 UAH

Salaries in Ukraine rose by 6,000 hryvnias over the year: who earns the most

Economy 07/09/2026, 15:15

The average salary in Ukrainian job vacancies has risen by 6,000 hryvnias over the year, reaching 30,000. Leaders in income are managers, programmers, and international transport drivers. At the same time, unqualified labor is often paid at the minimum — 8,647 hryvnias. 💰📈

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Silhouette of an oil rig against a sunset, symbolizing the sharp rise in oil prices due to Trump's statement on breaking the ceasefire with Iran

Sharp surge in oil prices: market reaction to Trump's statement on breaking the ceasefire with Iran

Economy 07/09/2026, 15:12

Brent oil jumped above $78, and WTI above $74 after Trump's statement on breaking the ceasefire with Iran 🛢️📉. US and European stock markets fell by 1% against the backdrop of news about the annulment of sanctions and strikes on Tehran. 📉🌍

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Retirees in Ukraine calculating pensions with calculator and documents — illustration for news on pension reform

Pension Reform in Ukraine: New Rules, Transparent Formula, and No Increase in Retirement Age

Economy 07/09/2026, 14:56

The Cabinet of Ministers will present the Rada with a concept for pension reform. The retirement age will not be increased, but the requirements for work experience will be increased to 35 years. The principle of "as much as you earned, so much you get" is introduced and clan payments are abolished. 🇺🇦📉

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Missile strike on Philip Morris warehouse in Kyiv: company logistics unaffected

Economy 07/09/2026, 14:01

🚀 Russia's night attack on Kyiv led to the destruction of a Philip Morris warehouse. This is already the fourth strike on the company since the start of the war. 🏭 Workers are safe, and supplies will not be interrupted thanks to logistics diversification. 📦 #Ukraine #War #PhilipMorris

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Wallets with hryvnias, stacks of coins, and a declining currency rate graph against a hand holding a smartphone showing the drop in dollar and euro rates on July 8

Dollar and Euro are Falling: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on July 8

Economy 07/09/2026, 13:28

Dollar and euro continue to fall: the hryvnia strengthens at the beginning of the banking day. 📉 Oschadbank offers the most favorable rates via the app, and major banks have revised their quotes. Read the full price breakdown for July 8! 💰🇺🇸🇪🇺

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