As of Saturday, August 29, 2026, the leading gas station networks in Ukraine have made yet another round of changes to their fuel price lists. According to RBC-Ukraine, gasoline and autogas (LPG) on most popular brands — Pulls, Mustang, NANO, Energy — have gone up by 1 hryvnia per liter. This is not the first price increase during the current period, and for car owners who refuel regularly, each such step noticeably affects their monthly budget for transportation expenses.
What changed in prices and how it affects refueling
The cost of a full tank depends directly on the volume of a specific vehicle's fuel system. For most passenger car models, this figure ranges from 40 to 60 liters. As a reference, RBC-Ukraine provides a calculation for an average 50-liter tank filled with premium A-95 gasoline. With a price increase of 1 hryvnia per liter, the owner of such a car effectively pays an extra 50 hryvnia per refueling compared to the previous price list. For those who refuel twice a week, this already amounts to more than 400 hryvnia in additional monthly expenses. Diesel fuel, according to monitoring data, remained unchanged this time, making gasoline and gas the main "drivers" of rising costs at gas stations.
Context: why prices continue to move upward
The dynamics of fuel prices in the Ukrainian market in 2026 are determined by a complex of factors: fluctuations in the national currency exchange rate, logistics costs, the pricing policy of the largest oil companies, and the overall level of demand. Gas station operators, as a rule, synchronize price list revisions with weekend days in order to minimize operational disruptions at cash registers and fuel dispensers. That is why the 1-hryvnia increase was recorded on Saturday, August 29, and has been in effect across the retail network since Sunday, August 30.
Expert view: what awaits the market in September
Against the backdrop of the latest increase, analysts and industry experts are already discussing the outlook for the coming weeks. According to the publication "Fakty" (August 27, 2026) and the portal gorod.dp.ua, specialists forecast that the dynamics of fuel prices in September 2026 may slow down, however, no definitive promise of a decrease is given. Experts note that the final decision on adjusting the price list will depend on the situation in the wholesale market, the hryvnia exchange rate, and import volumes. Thus, for drivers, the coming month may become a period of relative price stability, but it is premature to expect a significant price drop.
Practical recommendations for drivers
In conditions where the price per liter changes by 1–2 hryvnia within a few weeks, specialists advise planning refueling with an eye to the current price list of a specific network. The difference between operators for the same fuel brand can reach 5–15 kopecks per liter, which on a 50-liter tank translates into savings of up to 75 hryvnia per trip to a gas station. Moreover, autogas, despite today's increase, remains the most budget-friendly refueling option for vehicles with LPG systems, making it attractive for those who drive more than 1,500–2,000 km per month.
