#Ukraine Economy

Subsidy approved, but the account shows 0.00 UAH: PFSU explains why Ukrainians are not receiving their utility payment benefit

Economy 09/13/2026, 06:45

The Pension Fund of Ukraine explained why the personal account may show an approved housing subsidy with a payment amount of 0.00 UAH. This is not a refusal, but the result of an individual calculation.

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Ukraine Prepares a Multi-Billion-Dollar Insurance Fund to Save Businesses from the Aftermath of Shelling

Economy 09/12/2026, 14:09

Ukraine's Economy Minister Alexander Kravchenko stated that business losses from Russian attacks could reach 10 billion dollars in 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a "first loss" insurance fund with coverage of up to 10 million dollars per enterprise, which may be funded through a VAT increase.

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Economy 09/12/2026, 06:16

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Prilutsk Tobacco Factory of BAT-Ukraine Halts Operations After Russian Drone Strike

Incidents 09/11/2026, 23:22

The Prilutsk Tobacco Factory of BAT-Ukraine halted operations after a Russian drone strike on September 7 in which the cigarette workshop caught fire. There are no fatalities among the staff; a local resident was injured.

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Scrap Metal Export: Expert Calls for Leveling the Playing Field and Cracking Down on Re-export Schemes via the EU

Economy 09/11/2026, 16:01

Economist Andriy Zablovskyi called for equalizing scrap metal export conditions in Ukraine and cracking down on re-export schemes via the EU, which deprive the budget of billions of hryvnias and create a raw material shortage for metallurgists.

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Sunflower oil to get cheaper in three months: Ukraine's Ministry of Agrarian Policy explains how port blockades hit sunflower seed prices

Economy 09/11/2026, 10:21

Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy Taras Vysotskyi stated that the price of sunflower oil in stores may fall in three months amid cheaper seeds caused by a surplus on the domestic market.

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NBU lowered the dollar rate to 44.55 UAH and the euro to 51.76 UAH: what is known about the launch of the e-hryvnia

Economy 09/10/2026, 20:00

On September 11, 2026, the NBU set the dollar rate at 44.55 UAH (−9 kopecks) and the euro at 51.76 UAH (−23 kopecks). At the same time, the regulator continues to explain the concept of the e-hryvnia as a non-cash digital form of the national currency.

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SCM Ahmetov has invested $4.3 billion in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion — Rinat Ahmetov

Economy 09/09/2026, 23:41

Rinat Ahmetov stated that SCM's companies have invested $4.3 billion in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, and called on global business to invest in the country's economy already today.

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NBU Website Glitch: Regulator Corrects Official Hryvnia Exchange Rate for September 8

Economy 09/07/2026, 21:52

The National Bank of Ukraine reported a technical glitch when publishing the official hryvnia exchange rate for September 8 and has already corrected the data on its website. Experts do not expect sharp swings in the cash foreign exchange market.

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Dollar rate for the week of September 7–13: expert forecasts a range of 44.4–44.8 UAH and significant NBU interventions

Economy 09/05/2026, 07:41

Taras Lesovoy, an expert at Globus Bank, forecasts the dollar rate for September 7–13 to be in the range of 44.4–44.8 UAH on the interbank. The NBU will continue interventions amid business preparation for the autumn-winter season.

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NBU raises the dollar rate to 44.72 UAH and the euro to 51.93 UAH: causes of the sharp currency spike

Economy 09/03/2026, 21:57

The NBU raised the official dollar rate to 44.72 UAH and the euro to 51.93 UAH for September 4. Analysts link the rise to attacks on port infrastructure and uncertainty over external financing.

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Ukraine's State Tax Service Prepares Package of Measures for Businesses Affected by Russian Shelling: Identification, Risk Reduction, and Personal Support

Economy 09/03/2026, 13:44

Ukraine's State Tax Service has prepared a package of measures for businesses affected by Russian shelling: a separate register of affected enterprises, a reassessment of tax risk evaluation, the abandonment of paper bureaucracy, and personal support for critically destroyed enterprises.

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Free trade with Turkey: Ambassador Jelyal named the industry that will suffer from the new agreement

Economy 09/03/2026, 08:57

Ukraine's Ambassador to Turkey, Nariman Jelyal, stated in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that the free trade zone will open new markets for business but will create serious risks for light industry. The volume of bilateral trade has already reached 8.8 billion dollars.

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Brick costs more than an apartment: how a 50% rise in production costs is hitting the primary housing market in 2026

Economy 09/02/2026, 23:03

In Q2 2026, apartments on the primary market rose by 20.5% year on year — a five-year record. The production cost of building materials grew by 30–50%, and a further 10–20% increase is expected by the end of the year.

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Exchange rates for September 3: NBU raised the dollar to 44.60 UAH and the euro to 51.64 UAH, and also clarified the rules for early withdrawal of deposits

Economy 09/02/2026, 21:54

The NBU set the dollar rate for September 3 at 44.60 UAH (+15 kopecks) and the euro at 51.64 UAH (+11 kopecks). The regulator also clarified that early withdrawal of a term deposit is possible only if this is provided for in the contract.

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Exchange rates on September 2, 2026: the dollar and euro continue to fall — where is it more profitable to buy and sell

Economy 09/02/2026, 11:07

On September 2, 2026, the dollar is sold at exchange offices at 44.75 UAH, and the euro at 52.00 UAH. Both currencies continue to fall. Monobank offers the lowest dollar selling rate — 44.63 UAH, while PrivatBank at branches offers the most favorable euro buying rate — 51.95 UAH.

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Industrial inflation in Ukraine hits 42.5%: why the energy sector drives over 80% of price pressure and what to expect in autumn

Economy 09/01/2026, 13:36

Industrial inflation in Ukraine reached 42.5% year-on-year in July 2026, with over 80% of the monthly increase generated by the energy sector. Experts warn of the risk of a new wave of consumer price growth in autumn and winter.

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NBU strengthens the hryvnia: dollar rate on September 1 falls to 44.52 UAH, euro — to 51.63 UAH

Economy 08/31/2026, 19:56

The NBU set the dollar rate for September 1 at 44.52 UAH and the euro at 51.63 UAH. An expert warned of possible short-term spikes in demand for cash currency at the start of the month due to seasonal and news-related factors.

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