The fuel market in Ukraine is experiencing a period of instability, threatening consumers with new price records. According to the latest forecasts, prices for gasoline and diesel fuel could reach 90–93 hryvnia per liter in the coming weeks. Experts warn: the price increase will not happen instantly but will occur gradually — by several hryvnia each week.
Economy Dictates Terms: Why Fuel is Getting More Expensive
Dmytro Leushkin, founder and CEO of Prime Group, noted in a comment to RBC-Ukraine that the current economic situation is already dictating new price benchmarks. According to him, at premium gas stations such as OKKO and WOG, the cost of diesel could reach 92–93 hryvnia per liter, and gasoline — 90–91 hryvnia.
"In 2–3 weeks, it will all be done. There won't be an immediate jump like that. Prices will rise weekly. They have already started rising this week, they have already increased, and they will continue to rise this week. Take 10 hryvnia, hypothetically, divide it by 20 working days, or even less," Leushkin explained, commenting on the pace of price growth.
Consequences for Logistics and the Population
The rise in fuel prices will inevitably affect the cost of delivery and transportation. Increased fuel expenses will lead to a revision of tariffs in the transport sector, which will ultimately impact the prices of goods and services for the end consumer.
Thus, Ukrainians should be prepared for a gradual but noticeable increase in fuel prices in the coming weeks. Experts recommend planning the budget in advance and taking into account possible changes in transportation costs when calculating expenses.
