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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.
Business lacks people: which industries suffer the most
Personnel shortage remains the main problem of Ukrainian business. The lack of workers remains the main obstacle to the work of Ukrainian business. In July 2026, 66% of industrial enterprises complained about a shortage of personnel, although the figure decreased by 5 percentage points compared to June. At the same time, finding both qualified and unqualified workers has become more difficult. This is evidenced by the results of a monthly survey of the Institute of Economic Research and Political Consultations (IED) conducted in July among 472 industrial enterprises.
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.
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in the OpenAI data center: an 8 GW project
Nvidia invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy to develop large-scale OpenAI data center Nvidia has agreed to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed energy company, as part of a large-scale OpenAI data center project in Ohio. In addition to the direct investment, Nvidia will guarantee up to $105 billion in lease payments to OpenAI for the future data center. This is reported by Reuters.
IT-FOPs are losing ground: programming went into the red for the first time
In Ukraine, for the first time, a situation was recorded when more FOPs closed than opened in the field of computer programming. In the second quarter of 2026, the number of terminations exceeded new registrations by 506 entrepreneurs. Despite this, small business in Ukraine generally shows positive dynamics. In the first half of 2026, 140.3 thousand new sole proprietorships were registered in the country, while 100.1 thousand entrepreneurs ceased their activities. Thus, the net increase was 40.2 thousand FOPs. This is reported by Delo.ua with reference to data from dev.ua.
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.
Where in Ukraine are the most actively opening businesses: the leading regions of the second quarter
In the second quarter of 2026, entrepreneurial activity increased in all regions of Ukraine. The largest number of new FOPs were registered in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv regions. This is reported by the analytical system YC.Market. In total, the 10 leading regions accounted for 51.5 thousand new FOPs, or 66.7% of all registrations for the quarter.
Hryvnia and currency deposits are growing: which banks did Ukrainians choose?
Ukrainians continue to actively place their savings in term deposits. In the first half of 2026, PrivatBank, Oschadbank, and Universal Bank recorded the largest increase in household hryvnia deposits, while Oschadbank became the leader in the currency segment. Financial analyst Andriy Shevchyshyn writes about this.
Binance blocks Russian crypto services due to new EU sanctions
Binance stops processing transactions with 14 crypto platforms that have been sanctioned by the European Union for helping to circumvent restrictions against Russia. The exchange may also block transactions with crypto wallets associated with these services. This was reported by Delo.ua with reference to Binance's message.
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.
Elon Musk's payments exceeded the salary of a Tesla employee by 2.5 million times
In 2025, Elon Musk's compensation package at Tesla reached $158 billion, while the median annual salary of the company's employee was 2.52 million times less. Such a gap had a significant impact even on the general salary statistics of top managers in the USA. This is evidenced by research data of analysts of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Manufacturing Trade Unions (AFL-CIO).