Economy
Cheap drones versus expensive Patriot missiles: the dynamics of Iran's war with the US and its allies
A few days after the conflict began, the fighting took on a war of attrition character. Massive attacks by Iranian drones are putting pressure on the air defence systems of the United States and its partners in the region.
Evolution or imitation: what the director of the ESBU should really be reporting on in 2026
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine was established as a fundamentally new analytical body designed to put an end to the era of "mask shows" and coercive pressure on business. According to the Law of Ukraine "On the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine," the main objective of the institution is to counteract economic offences through analytics, prevention, and risk management.
Where else can you refuel at old prices: petrol stations are raising fuel prices
Fuel prices in Ukraine are rising again. In a number of petrol station chains, petrol and diesel have already risen in price by 2–4 hryvnia per litre, but some petrol stations are still maintaining their previous prices.
More than ten oil tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz after warnings from Iran
More than ten oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring Iran's warnings about the dangers of shipping. This was stated by a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
The US is considering military protection for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The administration of US President Donald Trump is discussing the possibility of military escort for oil and gas tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The idea came about amid a sharp rise in energy prices following the start of US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The EU calls on Ukraine to allow inspection of the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline
The European Union is calling on Ukraine to allow an inspection of the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Kyiv insists that the pipeline suffered significant damage after the Russian strike and needs time to repair.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to set ships on fire
The Iranian military announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to attack ships attempting to pass through. At the same time, the US Central Command stated that the strait remains open.
В Україні стартували виплати «дитячої допомоги»: на що можна витратити
В Україні розпочалися виплати за програмами підтримки родин із дітьми. Частина коштів уже надходить отримувачам, а спеціальні рахунки для зарахування можна відкрити в Ощадбанку.
Electricity prices remain unchanged: the government has left the tariff at 4.32 UAH
From 1 March 2026, the electricity tariff for the population will remain at 4.32 UAH per kWh. The government has decided not to increase the cost during the period of regular power cuts and restoration of the power system after attacks.
NBU changes rules for transfers without an account: what will change from 3 March
The National Bank of Ukraine has updated the rules for transferring funds without opening a bank account, when money is debited directly from a card. The new requirements will come into force on 3 March 2026.
The dollar is rising, the euro is falling: NBU exchange rate for 4 March
On 4 March 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar at 43.45 hryvnia, which is 22 kopecks more than the previous day. The euro, on the contrary, fell in price.
Petrol prices are rising: how much does fuel cost on 4 March?
As of the morning of 4 March, Ukraine has seen another increase in retail fuel prices. At petrol stations in the capital, the cost of petrol and diesel has risen by several hryvnias.
