Economy
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.
Lawyer claims that the ESBU uses 100% of tax evasion cases to put pressure on businesses
The head of the Yar.VAL, Vice-President of the All-Ukrainian Public Organisation of Taxpayers, Yosyp Buchynsky, stated that official statistics for the second half of 2025 show that ESBU detectives referred only 12% of criminal proceedings related to tax evasion to court, with 100% of these cases being used to put pressure on businesses.
Record electricity imports: Ukraine purchased 1.26 million MWh
In February 2026, Ukraine imported 1.26 million MWh of electricity, which is a record monthly figure. Compared to January, volumes increased by 41%, and fivefold in annual terms.
Bitcoin fell below $67,000 amid the risk of a protracted war with Iran
Bitcoin fell to $66,348, losing up to 4.4% after briefly rising above $70,000. The decline came amid investor concerns about a protracted conflict in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
114 restoration projects: what exactly is being implemented in the regions
Within the framework of the Ukraine Recovery Programme III (Tranche B), 114 projects are planned to be implemented in various regions of the country. These include medical facilities, shelters, water supply systems, sewage systems, boiler rooms and other infrastructure facilities. This was reported by the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.
