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Ministry of Economy: Ukraine loses up to 2 billion hryvnias per hour of downtime due to air raid alerts — Kravchenko explains the logic of the 'yellow' signal

Economy 09/18/2026, 22:50

Economy Minister Kravchenko stated that Ukraine loses 1–2 billion hryvnias per hour of downtime due to air raid alerts. Over the last week of August, the cumulative alert time exceeded 58 hours. The Cabinet of Ministers introduced a 'yellow' signal to provide flexibility for businesses.

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PUMB launches a no-subscription-fee package for sole proprietors: account until the end of 2027, 1.1% acquiring, and a loan of up to UAH 3 million with no issuance fee

Economy 09/18/2026, 22:33

Until 31 December 2026, PUMB offers new sole-proprietor clients an account with no subscription fee until the end of 2027, unlimited hryvnia payments, 1.1% acquiring, and a loan of up to UAH 3 million with a zero issuance fee.

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Shelters in 9 Out of 10 Private Homes: How War Has Rewired Ukraine's Real Estate Market

Economy 09/18/2026, 22:14

By September 2026, underground shelters have become a mandatory standard for new housing in Ukraine, and in 9 out of 10 private homes clients explicitly request the design of shelters. Buyers are ready to pay a premium for safety, while armored windows remain a niche demand.

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Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast Officially Added to the High-Risk Zone: What It Means for Business and Insurance

Economy 09/18/2026, 22:07

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyy announced the inclusion of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast in the list of high-risk territories. The measure gives business access to insurance against military risks and compensation of up to 5 million hryvnia.

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NBU exchange rate on September 18: dollar rises to 44.66 UAH, euro falls to 51.23 UAH — and why banks are increasingly asking about the source of funds

Economy 09/18/2026, 21:59

The NBU set the dollar rate at 44.66 UAH (+6 kop.) for September 18, while the euro fell to 51.23 UAH. Banker Serhiy Mamedov reminded how financial monitoring works and why it is important to confirm the source of funds.

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“How much will Ukraine earn from this?”: ICC Ukraine against opening scrap metal exports without a proven surplus

Economy 09/18/2026, 21:27

ICC Ukraine President Vladimir Shchelkunov stated that Ukraine should not open scrap metal exports without a proven surplus, a full fiscal calculation, and guarantees of raw material supply for metallurgy. In his words, every tonne of scrap that stays in the country generates wages, taxes, and export revenue.

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Cabinet of Ministers expands insurance program for military risks for business: preferential loans, limits, and VAT increase

Economy 09/18/2026, 21:19

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers expanded the insurance program for military risks for business, simplified the receipt of compensation, and launched preferential loans of up to 1 billion hryvnias for the fuel sector and processing. To finance the measures, the government is building a VAT increase to 21% into the 2027 budget.

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Double fuel price jump: Ukraine's largest gas stations raised gasoline and diesel costs twice in a single day

Economy 09/18/2026, 20:10

Ukraine's largest gas station chains raised gasoline and diesel prices twice in a single day on September 17: Ukrnafta and SOCAR updated their price lists in the morning and after lunch, with increases of up to 2 UAH/l. A-95 in private chains exceeded 93 hryvnias.

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Three-person law firm claims to manage IDS Ukraine assets worth 4 billion hryvnia: what is known about the 'Prioritas' bid

Economy 09/18/2026, 20:03

ARMA has moved on to evaluating the proposal of the three-person law firm 'Prioritas' to manage the IDS Ukraine assets, which generate nearly 4 billion hryvnia in revenue. The auction winner, 'Ukrkapital', dropped out due to the gap between its costs and remuneration.

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Autonomy Instead of Regulations: How Ukrainian Developers Are Redesigning Residential Complexes for Wartime Conditions

Economy 09/18/2026, 19:52

Ukrainian developers are mass-implementing autonomous boiler houses, artesian wells, backup generators and armored window film in residential complexes — solutions absent from state regulations but now a necessity due to strikes on the energy infrastructure.

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NBU Assesses the Impact of Raising VAT to 21% on Inflation in Ukraine

Economy 09/18/2026, 19:19

NBU head Andrii Pyshnyi stated that the likely VAT increase to 21% to create a business support fund during wartime will have a moderate impact on inflation in Ukraine. The actual entry into force of the rate will require a decision by the Verkhovna Rada.

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NBU raises policy rate to 16% after exiting the 'quiet period': what lies behind the regulator's decision

Economy 09/18/2026, 18:48

The National Bank of Ukraine ended its weekly 'quiet period' and raised the policy rate from 15.5% to 16% amid accelerating inflation of 8.1% year-on-year and strengthening inflationary risks.

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Ukrainian “MAMADs”: Why Israeli In-Apartment Bomb Shelters Double Costs and Fail to Meet Building Codes

Economy 09/18/2026, 17:33

Ukrainian developers are testing Israeli in-apartment bomb shelters, “MAMADs,” but a regulatory vacuum and doubled capital costs are hindering mass adoption. We break down the economics, engineering limitations, and gaps in the building codes.

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Ukrzaliznytsia reroutes trains to reserve paths after overnight attack: travel time up by 6 hours

Economy 09/18/2026, 15:10

After an overnight UAV attack on railway infrastructure on September 17, Ukrzaliznytsia switched trains No. 7/8 and No. 53/54 to reserve routes, increasing travel time by six hours. There were no casualties, and traffic through Berehystrah continues.

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A bunker in every apartment: Ukraine tests Israeli 'mamads' in residential construction

Economy 09/18/2026, 14:07

Ukrainian developers are testing safety rooms based on the Israeli MAMAD standard. Perfect Group is launching a pilot project, however the regulatory status of 'mamads' is absent from the DBN, and the price tag is 3–4% of the housing cost.

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Oschadbank Warns of Disruptions to Electronic Services Amid New Wave of Shelling

Economy 09/18/2026, 13:31

On 17 September 2026, Oschadbank warned clients of possible disruptions to its electronic services amid a new wave of Russian shelling. The bank assured that its specialists are working to restore stability as soon as possible.

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Ukrposhta: Splitting Alerts into "Yellow" and "Red" Has Not Changed Branch Schedules

Economy 09/18/2026, 13:21

Ukrposhta confirmed that splitting alerts into "yellow" and "red" has not changed branch schedules: postal, financial, and social services continue to be provided in accordance with the existing safety algorithms.

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Bread 'rewrote' the price tags, eggs slightly cheaper: how prices changed in Ukrainian supermarkets on September 17

Economy 09/18/2026, 12:02

On September 17, price tags on bread, eggs, and milk changed in Ukrainian supermarkets Sillpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan: budget items were swapped, eggs at Auchan became 20 kopecks cheaper per piece, and a milk promotion was launched at Novus. Buckwheat and oil kept their previous prices.

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