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Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
Fuel prices are rising in Ukraine: how much do gasoline, diesel and autogas cost at gas stations
Description: Fuel prices continue to rise in Ukraine. In recent days, the prices of gasoline, diesel fuel, and autogas have increased significantly. Diesel fuel rose in price the most, and experts do not rule out a further price increase due to the situation on the global oil market and supply problems.
Canada can allocate almost $461 million to Ukraine for the purchase of gas: a new grant is being discussed
Canada is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with grant assistance in the amount of 650 million Canadian dollars for the purchase of natural gas. The funding should strengthen the country's energy security ahead of the next heating season, as well as become part of a broader package of Canadian support to Ukraine in 2026.
Income from land fees exceeded UAH 24 billion: which regions became the leaders and how to check the accrual
During January–June 2026, the land fee became one of the important sources of filling local budgets. During this period, more than 1 million payers transferred UAH 24.1 billion to communities, which is 13.2% more than in the same period last year. The increase in revenues indicates the stable fulfillment of tax obligations and the strengthening of the financial capacity of local self-government.
Ukraine received another $690 million from the IMF: the funds have already reached the state budget
Ukraine received the second tranche of financing from the International Monetary Fund in the amount of about $690 million within the framework of the new four-year cooperation program. The funds have already been included in the state budget and will be used to support the country's financial stability.
The heat cost the British economy $1.5 billion: how abnormal weather affected business
The June heat wave caused losses in the amount of about $1.5 billion to the economy of Great Britain. The reason was a reduction in working hours, a drop in labor productivity and a deterioration in the well-being of employees. High temperatures have also exposed infrastructure weaknesses and heightened fears about the economic consequences of climate change.
Electricity and gas tariffs may increase in Ukraine from 2027: what will change for consumers
In Ukraine, a gradual increase in tariffs for electricity and natural gas for the population may begin in 2027. Such a scenario is envisaged by the updated Memorandum with the International Monetary Fund, but it is planned to be implemented only after the assessment of social protection programs and the creation of support mechanisms for vulnerable categories of citizens.
Renting housing in Ukraine has become more expensive: where prices have risen the most
In the first half of 2026, the long-term housing rental market in Ukraine continued to increase in price. According to OLX Real Estate research, the median rental price of apartments increased by 15%, and private houses - immediately by 29%. One of the main reasons was the reduction in the number of offers against the background of active demand.
EKA supported Ukrainian exports for more than UAH 7.5 billion in six months
In the first half of 2026, the Export Credit Agency of Ukraine (ECA) supported the export of Ukrainian goods for UAH 7.53 billion. During this period, the state institution provided insurance support for 40 export agreements concluded by 33 Ukrainian companies, helping businesses to enter international markets even in wartime conditions.
The US may introduce new tariffs for 60 countries: rates will reach 12.5%
US President Donald Trump this week may announce a new package of import duties that will affect about 60 countries. According to preliminary information, the new rates will be from 10% to 12.5%, and the official reason for their introduction in the White House is the fight against the use of forced labor.
Water is becoming more expensive throughout Ukraine: local authorities are revising tariffs
From June 2026, a large-scale wave of revision of tariffs for water supply and drainage began in Ukrainian cities. Local water utilities explain this by the need to bring prices to an economically justified level after several years of actual freezing.
In Ukraine, fuel prices began to rise rapidly: diesel can rise to UAH 86 per liter
A new wave of fuel price increases has begun in Ukraine. New price tags have already appeared at gas stations, and market participants predict a further increase in the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel. This was announced by the director of the "A-95" Consulting Group, Serhii Kuyun.
Ukraine's economy continues to grow: GDP increased by 0.8% in June
In June 2026, the real gross domestic product of Ukraine increased by 0.8% in annual terms. The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting estimated that the economy grew by 0.6% overall in the second quarter, although the growth estimate for May was revised down from 0.9% to 0.3%.