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Fuel prices in Ukraine have frozen: how much gasoline, diesel, and gas cost on August 27, 2026

Economy 08/27/2026, 13:21

As of August 27, 2026, prices for gasoline, diesel, and autogas at the leading Ukrainian gas station chains remained stable. The only change is a temporary supply disruption of A-98 gasoline at the Ukrnafta chain.

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Ukraine's Defense Industry: $60 Billion in Capacity, But Funding Covers Only a Third of Potential

Economy 08/27/2026, 12:54

According to RBC-Ukraine, the production capacity of Ukraine's defense industry could reach $60 billion per year by the end of 2026, while available funding covers only a portion of this potential, leaving factories underutilized.

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Lviv Is the Most Expensive Again: Where in Ukraine New-Build Prices Rose the Most

Economy 08/27/2026, 09:53

Lviv has once again become the most expensive city in Ukraine in terms of price per square meter in new builds, rising by 15% over the year. The biggest jump was in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast due to the start of sales near Bukovel.

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20% Pension Supplement: Which Ukrainian Pensioners Are Eligible for an Additional Payment for Living in Mountainous Areas

Economy 08/27/2026, 08:43

Pensioners connected to officially recognized mountainous settlements in Ukraine may receive a 20% pension supplement. XAB.info has broken down the eligibility conditions and the required documents.

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Pensioner Moved In With Their Children: Ukraine's Pension Fund Explains Whether the Housing Subsidy Will Be Preserved

Economy 08/27/2026, 08:22

Ukraine's Pension Fund clarified that a pensioner moving in with their children is not automatically deprived of their housing subsidy, but must notify the fund within 30 days, and the amount of assistance may change to reflect the new household composition.

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VTB shares fall below par: strikes on Wildberries and Ozon hit Russia's second-largest bank

Economy 08/27/2026, 08:08

VTB shares fell below par for the first time in history — to 49.86 rubles — after Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries and Ozon warehouses, with which the bank is linked by credit obligations. The market capitalization of Russia's second-largest bank has shrunk by 88% since 2015.

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Six EU Countries Demand a Windfall Tax on Oil Majors' Profits Amid the US–Iran War

Economy 08/27/2026, 07:38

Six EU countries — Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Poland and Portugal — have called for a pan-European windfall tax on oil companies' revenues amid rising prices driven by the US–Iran war.

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Ukraine simplifies drug storage rules during martial law

Economy 08/27/2026, 06:29

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has simplified the rules for storing medicinal products during martial law so that pharmaceutical companies can disperse their stockpiles in response to Russian strikes on warehouses.

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MSC halts new bookings in Novorossiysk after drone attack on container ship

Economy 08/27/2026, 05:10

MSC has suspended new bookings in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian drones attacked the container ship MSC ULSAN III. The company recommends that clients seek alternative routes until the situation stabilizes.

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Russia's Fourth-Largest Refinery Halted: Drone Strike Disables Lukoil's Plant in Kostovo

Economy 08/27/2026, 04:24

On August 26, a Ukrainian drone disabled the Lukoil-Nizhnekamsknefteorgsintez refinery in Kostovo — Russia's fourth-largest plant by capacity. Following a series of attacks, all of LUKOIL's major refineries have been halted.

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Ukrzaliznytsia to receive 10 next-generation carriages with extended sleeping berths: what will change for passengers

Economy 08/27/2026, 03:56

Ukrzaliznytsia has signed a contract for 10 next-generation carriages with extended sleeping berths worth 1.09 billion UAH. A record 102 passenger carriages have been contracted in total in 2026.

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Diesel Car Boom in Russia: Gasoline Shortage Reshapes the Auto Market

Economy 08/27/2026, 03:46

Against the backdrop of a gasoline shortage in Russia, demand for diesel cars has grown: their share in new car sales rose to 1.7%, and in the used car market — to 6.3%. Experts link the trend to the fuel crisis following strikes on oil refineries.

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“Investing in Ukraine is investing in Europe’s energy security”: DTEK outlines the benefits of energy integration with the EU

Economy 08/27/2026, 03:12

DTEK stated that Ukraine’s integration into the EU energy market strengthens Europe’s energy security, while Ukraine’s experience of operating under crisis conditions becomes a competitive advantage for the entire continent.

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Queue of 60 Vessels at Sulina: Ukraine Urged to Negotiate with Romania on Pilots and Inspection Teams

Economy 08/27/2026, 03:05

A queue of around 60 vessels has built up at the Sulina Channel, some waiting for a week or longer. Experts urge Kyiv to urgently agree with Bucharest on a larger number of pilots and parallel operation of processing commissions.

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NBU Extends Settlement Deadlines for Agricultural Product Exports to 150 Days Amid Maritime Logistics Disruptions

Economy 08/27/2026, 02:48

The National Bank of Ukraine has temporarily increased the maximum settlement period for grain and oilseed exports from 120 to 150 days. The decision was made against the backdrop of attacks on port infrastructure and entered into force on August 26, 2026.

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Ukraine's Private Defense Industry Outpaces the State Sector in Deliveries Without Receiving Direct State Investment

Economy 08/27/2026, 02:06

The state invested 60 billion UAH in the fixed assets of the DIC, yet private manufacturers received no direct funding from that sum. According to NAUDI's assessment, it is the private sector that today outpaces the state sector in the volume of weapons deliveries.

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Ukraine's Defense Industry at a Crossroads: Foreign Capital Knocks at the Door, but Barriers Keep It Out

Economy 08/27/2026, 01:00

Ukraine's defense industry is actively attracting the attention of foreign partners and establishing joint ventures with NATO companies, yet systemic barriers — from unpredictable state procurement to export difficulties — are holding back the inflow of long-term capital.

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Dollar and euro fall: NBU sets exchange rates for August 27, with a surge in importer demand expected in September

Economy 08/27/2026, 00:03

The National Bank of Ukraine set the dollar rate at 44.57 UAH and the euro at 52.00 UAH for August 27: both currencies fell. In September, demand will be affected by imports and seasonal purchases.

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