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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Articles

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. 🚗💸

Potap and Kamenskih: Did Money Become the Nail in Their Marriage Coffin?

Culture 05/28/2026, 09:00

Blogger Bespalov revealed the shocking reason for Potap and Kamenskih's divorce: money and fear for the song catalog. 💸🎵 Details that the stars were silent about are now on the surface. #Potap #Kamenskih #Divorce

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!

Jewelry work in Odesa: how surgeons saved the life of a 6-month-old infant with a stopped heart

Health 05/28/2026, 08:33

Doctors in Odesa performed a real feat: for the first time in Ukraine, they saved a 6-month-old infant with a stopped heart by implanting a microscopic pacemaker. 🏥💓 The jewelry operation was successful thanks to the skill of Professor Yuriy Karpenko and the latest equipment. Now the baby has a chance for a full life! 🇺🇦👶

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. 🏠💸

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. 📉✈️🇷🇺

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 ⚖️🛢️

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.

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! 💰🇺🇦

Get Your Tuition Money Back: How Ukrainians Can Claim a Tax Refund in 2026

Economy 05/27/2026, 12:15

Paid for tuition in 2025? The state is ready to return up to 18% of the amount spent! 🎓💰 Find out how to file for a tax benefit by the end of 2026 and not lose your money.

Sumy and Chernihiv Regions on Coins: NBU Releases New 'We Are Strong. We Are Together' Series

Economy 05/27/2026, 12:00

The NBU has released new 10-hryvnia coins dedicated to the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. This is part of the 'We Are Strong. We Are Together' series, honoring Ukrainian resilience during the war. 🇺🇦🪙

IMF Mission in Kyiv: First Look at Ukraine's Economic Survival Program

Economy 05/27/2026, 11:00

The IMF mission has arrived in Kyiv for the first review of the aid program. Ukraine is seeking alternatives after the rejection of the law on parcel taxation. Economic growth forecast is only 2% in 2026. 💸🇺🇦

Petrol, diesel and gas: where it is most profitable to refuel in Ukraine on May 27

Economy 05/27/2026, 10:30

Fuel prices in Ukraine on May 27: stability among leaders and an unexpected drop at SOCAR. 🚗⛽ Find out where it is most profitable to refuel right now and how to save on petrol and gas. 📉💰

Dollar on the Attack Again: How Exchange Rates Changed in Banks and Exchange Offices on May 27

Economy 05/27/2026, 10:15

The dollar is on the rise again! 📈 Exchange offices and banks have adjusted currency rates for May 27. Find out where it is most profitable to buy or sell dollars and euros now, and which banks offer the best conditions for their clients. 💸🏦

Ferry instead of metro: how the Dnipro can save Kyiv residents from traffic jams

Economy 05/27/2026, 08:15

The idea of launching river public transport on the Dnipro is gaining popularity in Kyiv. The initiative aims to solve the problem of traffic jams and the lack of new metro stations. 🚢🌊

Chinese Industrial Boom: How AI and Oil Saved the Economy from Stagnation

Economy 05/27/2026, 08:00

Chinese industry showed record profit growth of 24.7% thanks to the AI boom and rising oil prices 📈. Electronics and chemistry are in the plus, but furniture and textiles continue to lose money. The country's economy is entering a new phase of technological transformation 🇨🇳🤖.

Tractor drivers and builders: who earns the highest salaries in Ukraine in 2026

Economy 06/02/2026, 20:35

In Ukraine in 2026, blue-collar professions have surpassed many office jobs in terms of salary levels. Tractor drivers in Cherkasy earn up to 165,000 UAH, while builders in the regions earn from 75,000 to 100,000. A shortage of personnel is forcing employers to raise rates, but the IT sector still holds the records with salaries up to 300,000. 🚜💰🏗️

The labor market has flipped: electricians earn up to 60,000, while copywriters are struggling

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

The labor market has turned upside down: plasterers and electricians are offered up to 60,000 hryvnias, while vacancies for copywriters have disappeared by 86%. 📉👷‍♂️ Business is no longer looking for office employees but desperately needs hands for reconstruction and production. 🏗️💰

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