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💸 Why do Ukrainians spend more than they plan? Expert Taras Kozak explains how small purchases and promotions undermine the budget. 🛒 Checkout trap: impulsive purchases at the register. 📱 Emotional spending: gadgets and electronics on credit. 🏷 Illusion of benefit: discounts on unnecessary items. ☕ Hidden habits: coffee and cigarettes "eat up" thousands of hryvnias. 👉 Read the full analysis in our longread!

🛒 A trip to the supermarket in August 2026 has become more expensive: eggs at 30 UAH, buckwheat — at 55 UAH. Some goods have disappeared from the shelves. The situation varies by region. #prices #groceries #ukraine

📉 Prices for bread and buckwheat in Ukraine have skyrocketed! As of August 13, 2026, supermarkets are experiencing a shortage of cereals and a sharp price surge. ATB, «Silpo», Novus, and «Auchan» have recorded a price disparity for staple goods. What is happening on the shelves and why is buckwheat disappearing? 🍞🚫

🚬 Cigarettes are disappearing from the shelves of "Silpo" and "Fozzy" due to strikes on Fozzy and Novus warehouses. JTI and Philip Morris are looking for detours, but warn: prices may rise due to logistics. 📉 📦 Since 2022, more than 1 million sq. m of warehouses have been destroyed. Business is demanding flexibility from the state: allow the removal of goods from "blind" warehouses. 🔥 The strikes on August 5 affected not only tobacco but also "Epitsentr", Rozetka, and "Nova Poshta". The logistical crisis of 2026 threatens market stability.

⛽ Fuel Crisis in Russia: Strikes on Refineries Paralyze Logistics. Transport prices have risen by up to 50%, truckers are refusing trips, and queues for fuel in Transbaikal have reached 3 days. Inflation is accelerating, and a return to old prices is not expected. #logistics #fuel #crisis #russia2026

🏠 Prices for new builds in Ukraine in 2026 are rising not only due to the cost of the "shell" but also due to the increase in renovation costs. 📉 Experts warn: the price per square meter is just the beginning. 💰 Basic renovation now costs 9–14 thousand UAH/m², while complex renovation can reach 30 thousand UAH/m². 🔍 For a 50 m² apartment, the renovation budget can equal the price of the property. ✅ Housing with ready-made finishing is becoming more profitable, but requires careful inspection of the package. #realestate #renovation #newbuilds #economy #2026

🛒 Prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on August 12, 2026: buckwheat got cheaper, bread is stable! 📉 Silpo and Auchan offer the best prices, Novus — gluten-free segment. Eggs and milk — at promotion levels. Read the full price review in Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan on XAB.info! #prices #ukraine #supermarkets #buckwheat #bread

📉 **Critical Poverty Level in Ukraine** The World Bank has recorded an increase in poverty to 41.6% by the end of 2025. 🔹 **Dynamics:** From 22% in 2021 to 41.6% now. 🔹 **Causes:** Food prices rose by 70–90% and utilities by 50–70%. 🔹 **Inequality:** The Gini coefficient rose to 0.50. 🔹 **Families:** 30% of households with children under 6 are in poverty. The "Listening to Ukraine" report shows the real picture of life, distinct from official statistics.

🇺🇦 Inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 7.7% year-on-year in July 2026. Main drivers of growth: borscht vegetables, water and transport tariffs. The NBU forecasts growth to 10% by the end of the year but expects a slowdown to 5% by 2028. ⚖️ In June, prices fell for the first time, but July showed the opposite trend.

📉 The car loan market in Ukraine in 2026 has shifted from growth to stability. The NBU raised the rate to 15.5%, freezing the decline in loan prices. Inflation could reach 10%, and the weakening of the hryvnia (+5.9% against the dollar) makes cars more expensive. Buyers have become more pragmatic, comparing terms and postponing decisions.

💻 **PC market in shock: Microsoft raises Windows prices** In August 2026, computer manufacturers faced a double blow. Microsoft increased the cost of Windows OEM licenses by 7–10%, tying the price to processor power. 📉 **Why this matters:** • Hardware prices are already rising due to shortages and the AI boom. • ASUS and Acer have warned of further price increases of up to 5%. • ASUS PCs have already risen by 30% since the end of 2025. Buyers risk being left without new computers or having to pay astronomical sums for them. #Microsoft #PC #Technology #Economy

🇮🇳 **Sugar Crisis in India:** Drought in leading sugarcane-producing states has led to record price hikes (+10.2%) and stock depletion to a 30-year low. 📉 **Key Facts:** • The government has imposed a ban on sugar exports. • Raw material shortage threatens the ethanol blending program. • Prices in Kolhapur have reached $49.50 per 100 kg. ⚠️ Inflation growth and shortages are expected during the festive season.

📉 Inflation in Ukraine in July 2026: food prices dropped, but utilities soared. Eggs — 6% cheaper, vegetables — 5.9%. Water prices rose by 31.9%, sewage — by 29.8%. Annual inflation — 7.7%, core — 8.1%. #economy #inflation #Ukraine

📉 **Prices in Ukrainian Supermarkets: What Got More Expensive and What Got Cheaper?** As of August 10, 2026, the cost of basic products in Ukrainian stores has been updated. 🍞 **Bread and Cereals:** Complete stability. "Silpo" maintains leadership in buckwheat prices, while ATB offers discounts on packaging. 🥚 **Eggs and Oil:** In the refined oil segment, there was a change in the leader for the minimum price. Eggs demonstrate volatility: after a sharp drop in prices in early August, the market is seeking balance. 🛒 **Conclusion:** Most items in the basket are stable, but oil and eggs require closer attention.

🎒 School Shock 2026: How much does it cost to get a child ready for school? By September 1, Ukrainian families will have to spend not only on notebooks. Backpacks, uniforms, shoes, and other attributes can significantly hit the budget. 💰 Minimum budget: 10,000 UAH 💸 Comfortable budget: 15-20,000 UAH Backpacks with orthopedics cost from 3000 UAH. Experts advise checking promotions and using old things. 📚 The Cabinet of Ministers has also approved changes in education standards for 2027. #School2026 #Education #Savings #Ukraine

📉 Prices for tomatoes and watermelons in Ukraine have crashed! According to EastFruit, tomatoes have become cheaper at 30-40 UAH, and watermelons — at 7-10 UAH. However, potatoes and raspberries have become more expensive. 🍅🍉 #Ukraine #Prices #Food #Agro #Inflation

📉 Russian Economy in a Spiral: Sentiment index drops to a minimum since 2022. Russians are withdrawing deposits (0.5 trillion in June!), buying only used cars, and fleeing to Armenia due to fear of mobilization. Budget deficit is record-breaking — 5.73 trillion rubles. 💸🚗🇦🇲

🔥 Destruction of warehouses in Ukraine: why this is not the 2022 crisis and what it threatens the economy with? Experts warn: the comparison with the fuel crisis is erroneous. The aggressor is physically destroying infrastructure, not just blocking supply channels. 📉 What is happening: • Kharkiv and Sumy risk becoming "energy islands" due to the destruction of gas stations. • Goods worth tens of millions of dollars have been burnt (Rozetka, Amtel warehouses). • Who pays? No one. There is no insurance for war risks, state compensation is symbolic. 💸 Result: Prices will rise by 10–15%. Businesses are forced to pass losses on to buyers. #Ukraine #Economy #Logistics #War #PriceHikes