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Stability at gas stations: fuel prices in Ukraine after the holidays

Economy 07/06/2026, 19:10

Fuel prices in Ukraine remained stable after the holidays. Major networks did not change their price lists, but autogas became cheaper at "Ukrnafta". 📉⛽️

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490,000 square meters in ruins: how Kyiv's logistics sector survives Russian strikes

Economy 07/06/2026, 18:43

Approximately 490,000 sq. m of warehouses have been destroyed in Kyiv due to Russian strikes. 🏭💥 The logistics market is forced to hide object locations on maps and change security rules, but continues to recover: in 2026, almost 100,000 sq. m are planned for renovation. Demand remains critical, and vacancy is dropping to 3%. 📉📦

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Pepco Group enters the Ukrainian market: Polish retailer ready to fill the niche left by IKEA

Economy 07/06/2026, 17:50

Polish retailer Pepco Group has officially announced plans to enter the Ukrainian market in October 2026. The company intends to occupy the home goods and decor niche that Swedish IKEA has not yet returned to. Ukraine will become the 20th European market for the group, which already unites more than 4,000 stores. 🇵🇱🇺🇦🏠

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Hryvnia Strengthens: Current Exchange Rates in Banks and Exchange Offices on July 6

Economy 07/06/2026, 17:24

Hryvnia strengthens: dollar and euro become cheaper in banks and exchange offices on July 6 📉💵. We analyze current rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, PUMB, and Monobank. Find out where it is most profitable to exchange currency today! 💶📊

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Who is actually exempt from land tax in Ukraine: clarifications from the State Tax Service

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:58

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has clarified: only pensioners by age are exempt from land tax. Pensions for disability or length of service do not grant the right to a benefit. Find out how to properly complete the documents and what alternatives exist. 🏡💰 #taxes #pensions #landtax

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IDP payments in July: amounts preserved, but some displaced persons risk losing aid due to formalities

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:39

IDP payments in July will be preserved, but some displaced persons risk losing aid due to untimely data updates. For resumption of payments, the income criterion is critical — no more than 10,380 hryvnias per person. Also, a pilot project for social housing for displaced persons has launched. 🏠💸

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Pension without work experience: what Ukrainians who worked 'in the shadows' in the 90s and 00s should do

Economy 07/06/2026, 16:16

📌 Ukrainians who worked 'in the shadows' in the 90s and 00s may be left without a pension. A lawyer explains how to get a minimum payment and restore work experience. 💼📄 #pension #workexperience #socialprotection

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Fuel collapse in Transbaikal: residents are refueling en masse in China while fuel tankers stand in queues

Economy 07/06/2026, 15:57

In Transbaikal, due to a fuel crisis, residents are refueling en masse in China: prices for gasoline and diesel are lower there than in Russia. A state of emergency has been declared in the region, and queues at gas stations stretch for kilometers. 🚗⛽️🇨🇳

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Economy 07/05/2026, 14:18

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Kyiv awaits fare hikes: from 8 to 30 hryvnias, unions' reaction and government plans

Economy 07/05/2026, 12:14

Kyiv prepares for the first fare hike in 8 years: authorities propose a 30 UAH tariff starting in July. Unions demand a delay and a phased increase to 20 UAH, while residents are mass-signing petitions against it. ⚠️🚇

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Prices on Lukyanivka have collapsed: how strikes on Kyiv changed the real estate market

Economy 07/05/2026, 11:56

The real estate market in Lukyanivka has collapsed by 22% due to frequent attacks. Rent for three-bedroom apartments has dropped by almost 30%, while prices in other parts of Kyiv are rising. 🏚️📉

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Dollar in a narrow corridor: how interventions and high rates keep the rate stable next week

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:22

Next week, the dollar exchange rate will remain stable in the 44.7–45.1 UAH corridor thanks to NBU interventions and high deposit rates. The expert forecasts an increase in market activity only by August, when preparations for winter begin. 📉💵

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The Paradox of the Ukrainian Labor Market: Two Vacancies for Every Unemployed Person

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:09

A paradox has been recorded in Ukraine: there are almost twice as many vacancies as unemployed people. The labor shortage reaches 88,000 people, with a particularly acute lack of qualified workers. Employers are forced to raise salaries to attract specialists to safe regions. 📉👷‍♂️💰

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Retirees have a reliable way to check identification status for payments in 2026

Economy 07/04/2026, 22:03

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has launched a service to check identification status, which is mandatory for payments in 2026. Now, citizens abroad and in occupied territories can control the process themselves via video call and personal account. This guarantees the continuity of pension receipt. 🇺🇦💰📱

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Energy Crisis in the US: Record Heatwave and Soaring Electricity Prices

Economy 07/04/2026, 21:56

⚡ Emergency energy conservation mode declared in the US due to abnormal heat. Electricity prices have skyrocketed to $2,500 per MWh, but outages were avoided. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, the heat is finally subsiding — to be replaced by thunderstorms and rain. 🌦️

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Historical Weapons for Defense: 'Ukrposhta' Launches Sale of Demilitarized Nagan Revolvers and TT Pistols

Economy 07/04/2026, 21:50

'Ukrposhta' has launched the sale of demilitarized Nagan revolvers and TT pistols that previously guarded the mail. 1,000 UAH from each item will go to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🇺🇦📦

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Satellite footage reveals kilometer-long queues at gas stations in Russia: a massive fuel crisis

Economy 07/03/2026, 23:03

Satellite footage reveals kilometer-long queues at gas stations in Russia: fuel shortage reaches critical point. In Zabaykalsky Krai and other regions, vehicle accumulations are visible from space, while gasoline prices hit record highs. 🔥🚗🛢️

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Eggs have become cheaper, buckwheat has divided retailers: a review of prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on July 3

Economy 07/03/2026, 21:59

Prices for basic products have changed in Ukrainian supermarkets: eggs became 3 hryvnias cheaper in the ATB chain, while "Auchan" maintains leadership in minimum cost. Buckwheat continues to show a huge price spread between chains, with the best price at "Silpo" available only with a loyalty card. 🥚🍞📉

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