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Hryvnia under pressure: dollar rises, euro falls, and NBU prepares 2000 hryvnia banknote

Economy 07/22/2026, 16:22

The NBU recorded a dollar rise to 44.77 UAH and a euro drop to 51.06 UAH. 💵💶 The regulator also announced the release of a 2000 hryvnia banknote due to the dominance of large denominations in circulation. 🇺🇦

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Maersk Suspends Service Through Chornomorsk Port Due to Escalating Situation in the Black Sea

Economy 07/22/2026, 16:10

Global giant Maersk has temporarily suspended operations through Chornomorsk port due to security threats in the Black Sea. Vessels with cargo are being redirected to Romania, and export bookings are being cancelled without penalties. 🚢📉 Against the backdrop of intensified Russian attacks on the merchant fleet, including the loss of sailors on the Golden Leo, logistics risks are becoming critical.

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IMF bans new social payments: what will change for Ukrainian pensioners

Economy 07/22/2026, 14:42

The IMF has banned Ukraine from burdening the Pension Fund with new unplanned expenditures until 2030. This puts additional payments to pensioners, such as "Zelensky's Thousand," at risk, but does not affect planned indexations. 🇺🇦💰📉

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Reconstruction Tax: Ukraine Prepares to Replace War Levy After the End of the War

Economy 07/22/2026, 13:45

Ukraine plans to introduce a reconstruction tax after the war to replace the current war levy. This is stated in the updated memorandum with the IMF, which also approved the allocation of $690 million and the postponement of the VAT introduction deadline for entrepreneurs. 💰🇺🇦

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New highs: how gasoline and diesel prices have changed at Ukrainian gas stations

Economy 07/22/2026, 13:39

Fuel prices in Ukraine are hitting new records again 📈. On July 22, major gas station networks updated their price lists: SOCAR and "Ukrnafta" raised the cost of gasoline and diesel. We figure out where the lowest refueling price is now and how much you will have to pay for a liter of fuel. ⛽🚗

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From Raw Materials to Europe: How Ukrainian Agribusiness Boosts Margins and Builds Energy-Independent Plants

Economy 07/22/2026, 11:38

Ukrainian agribusiness is changing the rules of the game: from selling raw materials to deep processing and direct exports to the EU. How does the family enterprise «Grandlitoil» use preferential loans and solar power plants to reduce costs and increase profits? We analyze the case in detail. 🌻🇪🇺🏭

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IMF extends deadline: Ukraine granted VAT implementation postponement for entrepreneurs

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:45

The IMF has agreed to postpone the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs (FOP) in Ukraine to 2028. 🇺🇦💰 Authorities received a postponement due to the complexity of the reform during wartime, but pledged to pass the law by April 2027. 📉

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The State Pays for Hiring: How the Support Program for Young Specialists Works in Ukraine

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:38

Employers in Ukraine are reimbursed 50% of the salary for hiring young specialists. Since the beginning of 2026, thousands of graduates and demobilized soldiers have already been employed. 🇺🇦💼

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Oil in panic: how US strikes on Iran and Houthi blockade drove up fuel prices

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:09

Brent and WTI oil prices rose against the backdrop of the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran 🛢️. Yemeni Houthis threaten a blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacks on tankers in the Red Sea, forcing a change in logistics routes. Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is not yet over, despite the ceasefire memorandum. 📉🔥

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Currency rates in Ukraine on July 22: the dollar rises, the euro loses ground. Current rates in banks and exchange offices

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:05

📉 Dollar rises, euro falls: current currency rates in Ukraine on July 22. We analyze where it is most profitable to buy currency — in exchange offices or via banking apps. 💵🇺🇦

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Increase in gas and electricity tariffs: IMF sets reform deadlines for Ukraine

Economy 07/22/2026, 09:30

The IMF has proposed that Ukraine start increasing gas and electricity tariffs in 2027. ⚡️ The goal is to finance the restoration of the energy sector and attract investment. The Fund requires the creation of a targeted support system for vulnerable segments of the population before price liberalization. 📉

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Diesel prices rose by 3 hryvnias: how fuel prices in Ukraine changed on the morning of July 22

Economy 07/22/2026, 08:47

Fuel prices in Ukraine rose again on the morning of July 22: diesel at WOG increased by 3 hryvnias, while gasoline at OKKO rose by 1. The price difference for a full tank between networks reached 250 hryvnias. ⛽🚗

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Renting in Lviv: Prices Hit a Peak, Housing Costs Eat Up Almost the Entire Salary

Economy 07/22/2026, 08:13

Renting in Lviv has reached record levels: prices have overtaken Kyiv, and renting now eats up to 96% of a salary. 🏠💸 The market is overheated, and tenants are forced to choose between comfort and financial stability. #Lviv #RealEstate #Rent

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New rules for 'eOselya': veterans get a 3% rate, while IDPs gain simplified access to benefits

Economy 07/22/2026, 08:01

Conditions for Ukraine's state program 'eOselya' have changed: veterans have received a 3% rate and down payment compensation for the first time, while IDPs have simplified income verification. 🏠💰

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Twice as expensive: fares on Kyiv City Express trains have doubled in Kyiv

Economy 07/22/2026, 07:19

Since July 22, travel on Kyiv City Express trains has doubled in price. UZ explained the price hike as necessary to cover costs and due to a lack of compensation from the city. Benefits for pensioners and students remain, but season passes are being introduced to help save money 🚆💸

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Pension Fund Refuses Payments to Relatives: How to Prove the Right to the Deceased's Money

Economy 07/22/2026, 06:37

The Pension Fund often refuses to pay out the deceased's savings to relatives due to lack of registration. Lawyer Anna Daniil explains how to break the bureaucratic circle and recover money through the court. ⚖️💰

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The rules of the game have changed: how traveling abroad affects housing subsidies in Ukraine

Economy 07/22/2026, 06:13

Traveling abroad does not automatically deprive a family of a subsidy, but the rules have changed: if a person leaves for 60 days or more, they are excluded from the calculation, and their income is not taken into account. Forgetting to report this to the PFU is dangerous — you will have to return the overpayment. 🏠📉

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Russian Oil in India: How US Sanctions Failed and Why Supply Volumes Are Breaking Records

Economy 07/21/2026, 21:49

India has sharply increased purchases of Russian oil, ignoring US sanctions through intermediaries. While exports are breaking records, Russia faces a domestic gasoline shortage due to drone strikes on refineries. 🛢️🇮🇳🇷🇺

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