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Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
Ukraine is threatened by overproduction of vegetables: prices have already begun to fall
This year, Ukrainian farmers significantly increased the area under borscht vegetables. According to this indicator, the country actually returned to the level of 2021. At the same time, the population has shrunk during the years of the full-scale war, so there is a risk of excess supply and a further drop in prices on the market. AgroTimes writes about it.
South Korea topped the anti-rating of countries by the poverty level among pensioners
Almost 40% of people over the age of 66 in South Korea live below the poverty line. The country has the highest score among OECD countries, while the best situation is recorded in Norway.
Germany will allocate an additional €60 million to Ukraine: what will the funds be used for
Germany announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth €60 million. The main part of the funds will go to humanitarian needs and preparation of the frontline regions for winter, another €10 million will go to the NATO trust fund. This is reported by Delo.ua with reference to "Suspilne".
The World Bank can direct $25 million to Ukrainian farmers for grain storage
The World Bank is considering the possibility of allocating $25 million for small and medium-sized Ukrainian agricultural producers who lack capacity to store crops. The financing is planned to be used for the creation and expansion of storage facilities against the background of problems with maritime logistics and constant risks of attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. This was announced by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine following a meeting with representatives of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Cargo flow between Ukraine and Poland decreased to 9.75 million tons: where the drop was the largest
In seven months of 2026, 9.75 million tons of cargo were transported by rail through Ukrainian-Polish border crossings. This is 7% less than in the same period last year. At the same time, the dynamics in different directions differed significantly: some transits increased volumes, while on some routes the drop reached more than 70%. This is reported by RAIL.insider.
Due to blocked ports, Ukraine risks losing $500 million in export revenue
Blocking the ports of Greater Odessa creates serious problems for the Ukrainian mining and metallurgical complex. Businesses are losing access to key sea routes, and shipping across Europe is becoming uneconomical in many cases. According to Dragon Capital's estimate, in the second half of the year alone, Ukraine may not receive about $500 million in export revenue. "Economic Truth" writes about it.
Ukrainian bonds have brought investors about 150% since the beginning of 2023
Ukrainian sovereign debt has become one of the most profitable assets on the debt market of developing countries.
Owners of luxury cars paid more than UAH 214 million in transport tax
Local budgets received almost 60% more tax on expensive cars than last year. About 11,500 car owners became payers. This was reported by the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
Importers received UAH 36.5 billion in customs benefits for the month: which accounted for the largest amount
Customs benefits in July increased by almost a quarter over the year In July 2026, importers received UAH 36.5 billion in benefits for paying customs payments. Almost 60% of this amount fell on defense goods. At the same time, the customs transferred a record 78.3 billion UAH to the state budget. This was reported by the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
Ukraine's losses from a full-scale war increased to $198 billion: housing was the most affected
Ukraine's direct losses from a full-scale Russian invasion are already estimated at $197.5 billion. This is 16% more than the previous estimate of November 2024. The housing stock, transport, industry and energy experienced the greatest losses.
Gasoline has become cheaper in Ukraine: how much does fuel cost at gas stations on August 17
Average prices for gasoline and diesel fuel in Ukraine decreased over the weekend In Ukraine, at the beginning of the new working week, another decrease in fuel prices was recorded. On Monday, August 17, the average price of A-95 gasoline dropped to UAH 80.29 per liter, and diesel fuel to UAH 92.19. This is reported by Ukrinform with reference to data from the Ministry of Finance portal.
Renting houses in the Carpathians: where is the most expensive, and where can you save money
Bukovel remains the most expensive destination for renting a house in the Carpathians, while prices in Verkhovyna have dropped sharply over the year. The cost of renting houses in the Carpathians differs significantly depending on the resort. The highest median prices were recorded in Bukovel, and the cheapest accommodation among popular destinations can be found in Verkhovyna. This is reported by LIGA.net with reference to OLX Real Estate data.