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Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
Construction in Ukraine decreased by 9.9% in eight months: which segment suffered the most
In January-August 2026, the volume of construction work in Ukraine decreased by almost 10% compared to the same period last year. The total value of manufactured construction products amounted to UAH 156.5 billion, and the largest reduction was recorded in the field of construction of engineering structures. At the same time, in August, some sectors showed recovery compared to the previous month.
71% of Ukrainians expect the economic situation to worsen this winter: what the survey showed
The majority of Ukrainians expect a difficult winter for the economy and energy. According to the survey of the sociological group "Rating", 71% of respondents predict a worsening of the economic situation, and 63% expect negative changes in the energy sector.
Fuel prices in Ukraine have risen again: how much do gasoline, diesel and autogas cost at gas stations
The average cost of automobile fuel in Ukraine continues to grow. As of October 8, A-95 gasoline and diesel fuel rose in price by a few kopecks per liter, while autogas showed a much more noticeable increase. At the same time, the difference between the prices of individual gas station networks reaches several hryvnias.
It was explained to Ukrainians what incomes from abroad need to be declared and how much taxes to pay
Ukrainians who remain tax residents of Ukraine and receive income from abroad must reflect such income in the annual declaration. The DPS explained exactly which incomes are subject to declaration, which rates are applied and how to take into account taxes already paid in another country.
The EU has agreed to the largest one-time expansion of sanctions against Russia since the start of the full-scale war
The ambassadors of the countries of the European Union agreed on a new, 22nd package of sanctions against Russia. It provides for about 1.65 thousand new sanctions and will be the largest one-time expansion of restrictions since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Local budgets of Ukraine received UAH 441.3 billion: which regions showed the greatest growth
In nine months of 2026, the local budgets of Ukraine received 441.3 billion UAH of revenues to the general fund. This is UAH 67.2 billion, or 18%, more than in the same period last year. Incomes grew fastest in the western regions, where businesses and a significant amount of the population moved after the start of the full-scale war.
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.