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More than 60% of Ukrainian hotels operate without a category—not due to evasion, but due to outdated norms.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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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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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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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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