Darya Fomina

Economy and Finance Columnist

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Covers economic topics at XAB.info. She received her higher education at a polytechnic university with a degree related to accounting, so she treats numbers without enthusiasm or panic: first the report and methodology, then the conclusions.

She writes about exchange rates, prices, taxes, banks, and how government and corporate decisions affect the average person's wallet. She is also interested in society, fashion, and consumer habits — how economics looks in everyday life.

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Food prices in Ukraine on June 16: eggs have become cheaper, buckwheat and milk remain stable

Economy 06/16/2026, 17:33

Food prices in Ukraine on June 16: eggs have become cheaper in major chains, while buckwheat and milk remain stable 📉🥚. Targeted fluctuations are observed in the bread and oil segments. Find out where you can save! 🛒💰

Market fracture: how the war reshaped house prices in Ukraine — from stagnation in the East to records in Lviv

Economy 06/16/2026, 16:14

The Ukrainian real estate market has fractured: house prices are soaring in safe regions but falling in the East. Lviv remains the most expensive city, while Khmelnytskyi recorded a record price increase for new builds. 🏠📉📈

No more running to the GP: Ukraine's Ministry of Health simplifies obtaining electronic prescriptions and sick leaves

Health 06/16/2026, 16:04

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has simplified obtaining electronic prescriptions and sick leaves: allergists and emergency doctors can now issue documents independently, without referring patients to GPs. This will save patients from unnecessary bureaucracy and queues. 🏥📄

Culture 06/16/2026, 15:20

Queues at the pumps: 'Tatneft' introduces fuel sales restrictions across Russia

Economy 06/16/2026, 15:01

'Tatneft' has restricted fuel sales at all gas stations in Russia: limits have been introduced, and cards are no longer accepted. Experts link this to the aftermath of strikes on refineries, while political analysts connect it to the overall situation in the country. 🚗⛽🇷🇺

Budget Declaration 2027–2029: Two Scenarios, Wage Growth, and the Dollar Exchange Rate — What Ukraine Is Preparing

Economy 06/16/2026, 14:50

🇺🇦 The Government of Ukraine has presented the budget declaration for 2027–2029 with two scenarios: peace or war. 📈 The minimum wage is forecast to grow to ~11,155 UAH, and the dollar exchange rate — to 51.5 UAH by 2029. 💰 Financing needs — over 2 trillion UAH. #Ukraine #Budget #Economy

Dollar stalls, Euro rises: current exchange rates in banks and exchange offices on June 16

Economy 06/16/2026, 12:23

📉 The dollar has stalled at the 45 hryvnia mark, while the Euro continues to rise in Ukrainian banks. We analyze the current buying and selling rates in PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Monobank on June 16. 💶💵

Price War: Major Gas Station Chains in Ukraine Sharply Reduce Fuel Prices

Economy 06/16/2026, 12:07

Fuel prices in Ukraine are going down! 📉 Networks OKKO and WOG have reduced the cost of diesel by 1 UAH. The state-owned "Ukrnafta" has become even cheaper: discounts on gasoline, diesel, and autogas. ⛽🚗

Project to increase transport fares in Kyiv: new prices, fines, and public reaction

Economy 06/16/2026, 11:49

Kyiv is coordinating an increase in transport fares to 30 hryvnias. A petition against the price hike gathered 6,000 signatures, but the Kyiv City Council did not support it. The fine for traveling without a ticket will rise to 600 hryvnias. 🚇💸

Summer gets cheaper: prices for potatoes, strawberries, and cherries drop sharply in Ukraine

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:58

Prices for summer products in Ukraine are falling! 📉 New potatoes, strawberries, and cherries have become more affordable, and domestic cherries have surpassed imports in supply volume for the first time. However, blueberries and old potatoes have become more expensive. We analyze what is currently more profitable to buy at the market. 🍓🍒🥔

Winter 1000: June 30 deadline and new Independence Day payments — what you need to know

Economy 06/16/2026, 07:41

⏰ By June 30 — the last chance to spend the "Winter 1000"! The remainder will return to the budget. 🇺🇦 Also, payments for Independence Day 2026 have been approved: from 450 to 3100 UAH for veterans and families of the fallen. #Ukraine #Winter1000 #Payments

Fuel Crisis: Russia Officially Permits Sale of 'Dirty' Gasoline Due to Drone Attacks

Economy 06/16/2026, 06:02

Russian authorities have permitted plants to produce fuel with excessive harmful substances to cover the deficit following drone attacks. Since the beginning of 2026, strikes on refineries have doubled, leading to production stoppages and a 10% rise in gasoline prices. Limits on refueling have been introduced in Moscow and St. Petersburg. ⛽📉🇷🇺

Glory to Ukraine on Banknotes: NBU Completes the Update of the Hryvnia Series

Economy 06/15/2026, 19:18

NBU completes the update of the hryvnia: from June 16, 2026, the slogan "Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!" will appear on 100-hryvnia banknotes. Old money will remain in circulation, while small denominations will be finally replaced by coins. 💵🇺🇦

Dollar Stalls, Euro Surges: NBU Fixes Rates for June 16 and Highlights Risks

Economy 06/15/2026, 17:21

The NBU kept the dollar unchanged at 44.81 UAH, but the euro rose again to 52.03 UAH. 💵📈 Experts forecast the dollar rate will remain in a narrow corridor, but warn that due to events in the Middle East, the euro may become more volatile. 🌍📉

Price monitoring in Ukraine: what has become cheaper in supermarkets on June 15

Economy 06/15/2026, 16:38

Price changes on food products have been recorded in Ukrainian supermarkets. After the weekend, eggs and sunflower oil became cheaper, and the cost of cereals dropped in one of the chains. We analyze the current prices for June 15. 🛒📉

Ann Wedgeworth, the actress who played the mother in 'ALF', has passed away after 55 years of marriage

Culture 06/15/2026, 15:34

Legendary Ann Wedgeworth, who played the mother in the series 'ALF', has passed away. The actress died at the age of 77, leaving behind a husband with whom she lived for 55 years and a rich creative legacy. 🖤🎬

Oil Plummets: Trump and Iran Prepare for Historic Peace Deal in Geneva

Economy 06/15/2026, 14:02

📉 Oil prices have plummeted to a March low amid news of peace between the US and Iran. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Donald Trump confirmed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade. The historic agreement is planned to be signed on June 19 in Geneva. 🇨🇭

Renting out property in Ukraine: fines, new rates, and tax traps

Economy 06/15/2026, 12:26

Renting out property in Ukraine: what threatens for non-payment of taxes and how legislation will change. Fines up to 85,000 hryvnias, new PIT rates, and benefits for IDPs — we analyze the situation with an expert. 🏠💸🇺🇦

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