#Inflation

Dollar and euro rise: NBU sets the exchange rate for September 22, 2026

Economy 09/22/2026, 00:10

The NBU set the dollar rate at 44.70 UAH and the euro at 51.36 UAH for September 22 — both currencies rose. The main triggers of pressure on the market remain inflation and military risks to logistics.

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Ukraine on the Brink of Stagflation: Economist Calls on the Cabinet to Become a Unified Center of Military Economic Management

Economy 09/22/2026, 00:01

Economist Bohdan Danylyshyn warns of stagflation risks in Ukraine and calls on the Cabinet to become a unified center of military economic management, going beyond peacetime rules.

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NBU Raises Policy Rate to 16%: What It Means for Loans, Deposits, and Prices

Economy 09/19/2026, 12:16

The National Bank of Ukraine raised its policy rate to 16% per annum against the backdrop of inflationary risks. Financial analyst Andriy Shevchishyn explained how the decision will affect loans, deposits, and citizens' behavior.

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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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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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Eggs and milk have become more expensive in Ukrainian supermarkets: what changed on price tags on September 16

Economy 09/17/2026, 08:50

According to RBC-Ukraine, on September 16 eggs and part of the dairy range became more expensive in Ukrainian supermarkets, while buckwheat and oil held their prices. We break down what changed in «Silpo», ATB, Novus and «Auchan».

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Which Products in Ukraine Are Getting More Expensive Because of the Dollar Exchange Rate: An Expert from UKAB Breaks It Down

Economy 09/17/2026, 06:46

Maksym Hopska, head of the analytical department of UKAB, explained which product categories in Ukraine are most sensitive to the dollar exchange rate and which are shaped by domestic supply and demand.

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Minimum Wage 2027: Budget Provides for a Pay Rise to 9,546 Hryvnias, but Indexation for Public-Sector Workers Will Be Reset to Zero

Economy 09/16/2026, 07:42

The 2027 state budget draft provides for the minimum wage to rise to 9,546 hryvnias from January 2027, and the subsistence minimum to 3,559 hryvnias. At the same time, the accumulated indexation for public-sector workers is planned to be reset to zero.

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Strawberries doubled in price while green onions fell by almost 50%: what changed in the Ukrainian vegetable and fruit market

Economy 09/15/2026, 05:14

Over the week in Ukraine, broccoli rose by 40–50%, garden strawberries doubled, while green onions, conversely, fell by almost 50%. Apples and pears became more affordable, and the supply of tomatoes continues to grow.

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Agricultural Policy Minister Names Products for Which a Real Shortage Is Possible in Ukraine

Economy 09/14/2026, 12:03

Agricultural Policy Minister Taras Vysotsky stated that Ukraine is fully supplied with basic food products — bread, grains, meat, oil, and sugar. He linked real shortage risks only to vegetables, fruits, and chilled products due to their short shelf life.

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Lagarde: Inflation shock in the eurozone will last longer than expected — ECB ready for further tightening

Economy 09/13/2026, 13:57

Christine Lagarde stated that the inflation shock in the eurozone will last longer than expected due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices. The ECB this week raised its rate for the second time to 2.5% and is ready for further tightening.

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"We Have Reached the Limit": Ukraine's Finance Ministry Warns of Risks to Social Payments and Hryvnia Devaluation

Economy 09/10/2026, 19:20

Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko warned that, in the event of a delay in financing from the EU and the IMF, Ukraine could face postponed social payments, and in the worst case — monetary financing of the budget and devaluation of the hryvnia.

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Strikes on logistics: food shortages begin in Kyiv, warehouse attacks called the largest since 2022

Economy 09/10/2026, 06:57

Russian strikes on the logistics centers of the largest supermarket chains have caused food shortages in Kyiv. The Agrarian Policy Minister estimates price growth at 2.5%, while business puts it at up to 15%.

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Eggs and bread got more expensive after the weekend: what are the food prices at Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan on September 7

Economy 09/07/2026, 20:20

After the weekend, eggs and bread saw targeted price increases in Ukrainian supermarkets: an egg at Auchan rose to 4.40 UAH, and sliced bread at Silpo — to 13.69 UAH. Buckwheat and sunflower oil kept stable prices.

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Global food prices hit a record high since 2022: heatwaves, El Niño and the war in the Black Sea

Economy 09/05/2026, 05:00

The FAO food price index reached 133.3 points in August — the highest since November 2022. The rise is driven by heat in Europe, El Niño in Asia and reduced grain supplies from Ukraine amid attacks in the Black Sea.

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NBU lowers the dollar and euro exchange rates for September 7: what the market says about the new 2,000-hryvnia banknote

Economy 09/04/2026, 21:04

The NBU set the dollar rate for September 7 at 44.56 UAH and the euro at 51.78 UAH: both currencies fell by 15–16 kopecks. The expert sees no link between the issuance of the 2,000-hryvnia banknote and a weakening of the hryvnia.

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