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Economic news from Ukraine and the world: inflation, GDP, rates, budget and macroeconomic trends explained simply.
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%.
Income tax revenues increased by almost 19% in half a year
According to the results of January-June 2026, the budgets of all levels received UAH 347.2 billion in personal income tax (PIT). This is UAH 54.9 billion, or 18.8%, more than in the same period last year, when revenues amounted to UAH 292.3 billion.
State budget expenditures increased by 19%: more than 60% of funds Ukraine directed to defense
In half a year, the state spent UAH 2.23 trillion, mostly on the security and defense sector. In the first half of 2026, expenditures of the general fund of the state budget of Ukraine reached UAH 2.23 trillion.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the "eOselya" program: who can get a mortgage at 3% and which rules have changed
From July 17, the updated conditions of the state affordable housing program "eOsel" came into force in Ukraine. The Cabinet of Ministers expanded the list of participants who can take advantage of preferential mortgages, revised the requirements for the area of housing and changed the separate rules for evaluating borrowers. The updates are designed to make the program more accessible to military personnel, veterans, families with children, and Ukrainians who do not have their own housing or need to improve housing conditions.
In Ukraine, 35.8 million pieces of jewelry were branded in six years: gold surpassed silver for the first time
Since the beginning of 2020, in Ukraine, 35.8 million pieces of jewelry made of precious metals with a total weight of more than 83 tons have received the state hallmark. Such data was made public by Opendatabot. Statistics show not only the scale of the jewelry market, but also changes in consumer trends. If a few years ago most jewelry was made of silver, now gold has become the leader. At the same time, the total number of products undergoing state branding began to decrease.
Greece delayed the 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia: what was the reason
Greece has blocked the adoption of the European Union's 21st package of sanctions against Russia, delaying its approval by at least a week. The reason was the concern of Athens about the possible consequences for the Greek shipping company Dynagas, which is engaged in the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). This was reported by the Financial Times with reference to diplomatic sources. The new package of sanctions provides for increased pressure on the Russian energy and financial sectors. However, it is the restrictions on the transportation of Russian LNG that have become the subject of disputes within the EU.
Cherkasy region has caught up with Lviv: where housing rents have become more expensive in Ukraine
In June 2026, the housing rental market in Ukraine remained active: the supply of apartments increased in almost all regions, but demand continued to exceed the number of available options. Because of this, prices continue to rise, and the largest jump for the month was recorded in the Cherkasy region. This is evidenced by the data of the DIM.RIA marketplace.
The trade balance between Ukraine and Poland is shifting in favor of Warsaw: how economic relations are changing
The economic partnership between Ukraine and Poland remains one of the most important in Central and Eastern Europe, but in recent years the imbalance in bilateral trade has become more and more apparent. Polish manufacturers are actively expanding their presence in the Ukrainian market, while Ukrainian exports face a number of logistical, regulatory and political challenges. According to the analysts of the "Word and Deed" project, this trend makes the trade balance more and more favorable for the Polish economy.