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Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
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.
Property owners must pay the tax by September 1: who can receive a fine
Ukrainians who own housing in excess of the established tax-free area must pay real estate tax for 2025. For most owners, the deadline is September 1. Fines and penalties are provided for late payment. This is reported by the Judicial and Legal Gazette.
Ukraine introduced sanctions against 13 vessels and 28 companies for illegal export of grain
Ukraine has expanded sanctions pressure on Russian companies, ship owners and captains involved in the illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories. The new list includes 13 vessels, 11 citizens of the Russian Federation and 28 legal entities related to the transportation and logistics of agricultural products. As reported in the President's Office, on August 14, Volodymyr Zelenskyi implemented the decision of the National Security and Defense Council regarding the application of sanctions.
Ukrainians can be exempted from the pension tax when buying housing for compensation for destroyed property
Ukrainians who will buy a new home with state compensation for real estate destroyed due to the war can receive an additional financial benefit. Draft law No. 11444 provides for the exemption of such buyers from paying the pension tax, and also expands the possibilities of using compensation funds. At the same time, the proposed changes have not yet entered into force - the document must be considered by the Verkhovna Rada.
In Kyiv, apartments in general rose in price by 14%, but in some areas prices fell
Prices for apartments in Kyiv are uneven and depend on the district of the capital, as well as the security situation there.
The average salary in Poland is more than 4 times higher than in Ukraine
The average salary in Poland has almost reached 10,000 zlotys (about 119.74 thousand UAH), but in February of this year, half of the employees received no more than 7,690 zlotys gross, while the average salary was 9,966 zlotys. This is evidenced by new data from the Main Statistical Office of Poland (GUS), analyzed by the analytical center of the international employment company Gremi Personal. For comparison, in February 2026, the average salary in Ukraine was UAH 28,321, which is 22.4% more than a year earlier. At the same time, already in June, the Ukrainian average increased to UAH 32,783.
Russian attacks on ports cut Ukrainian grain export forecast by 12%
Ukraine revised its grain export forecast for the 2026/27 marketing year - instead of the previously expected 43 million tons, they now plan to export 38–40 million tons. This is about 12% less than the previous estimate.