Economy
Ukrzaliznytsia proposes to increase freight tariffs from 1 August
Ukrzaliznytsia has initiated the indexation of freight transport tariffs for the first time since 2022. The draft order provides for a 30 per cent increase in tariffs from 1 August 2026.
The former secretary to Pavlo Buzdygan, Deputy Director of the ESBU, received 565,000 UAH in payments prior to her dismissal
Tetyana Petrenko, a senior detective at the Economic Security Bureau and former secretary to the deputy director, received 565 thousand UAH in payments from the budget on the eve of her dismissal. At virtually the same time, at least four other Bureau staff members received monthly salaries ranging from 255,000 to 465,000 hryvnias.
Ukraine is to receive €140 million for housing for internally displaced persons and veterans
The Council of Europe Development Bank has approved €140 million for Ukraine to fund housing programmes for internally displaced persons from the temporarily occupied territories and for veterans.
Payments ahead of Independence Day 2026: what has changed
In 2026, Ukraine expanded the list of categories of citizens who will automatically receive a one-off cash payment to mark Independence Day
Water charges are rising sharply: in some towns, Ukrainians will be paying over 100 UAH per cubic metre
Ukrainians will have to pay significantly more for water as early as this summer: in a number of cities, the new tariffs have already exceeded 100 hryvnias per cubic metre, and dozens of water utilities across the country are preparing yet another price rise. Here’s a look at how much a cubic metre of water will cost in Ukrainian cities, and some practical tips to help you cut your costs and pay less.
Ukraine is drawing up a 10-year economic strategy
The Presidential Council for Entrepreneurship Support is working on a new economic development programme for Ukraine for the next 7–10 years. Its authors have stated their intention to create one of the most liberal economies in Europe.
The Fed’s decision has increased pressure on the hryvnia: the NBU has been forced to sell foreign currency
Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged but to raise its forecast for them through to the end of 2026, the Ukrainian foreign exchange market reacted with an increase in demand for the dollar.
Homeowners’ associations have received over 500 million hryvnias to make high-rise blocks energy self-sufficient
In Ukraine, as part of the SvitloDIM government initiative, over 560 million UAH has been allocated to provide multi-storey residential buildings with alternative energy sources. The funds have been raised to purchase batteries and inverters, which enable the buildings to operate independently without incurring fuel costs.
Russia is preparing to import petrol by sea due to the risk of a fuel shortage
Russia is planning to import petrol by sea for the first time in a long while, against a backdrop of fuel supply problems. This is due to the impact of attacks on oil refining infrastructure and the growing risk of a shortage on the domestic market.
Budanov outlined what the post-war Ukrainian economy will look like – the Office of the President has set out three main priorities
Ukraine’s post-war economy is set to become the most competitive, liberal and open among the countries of the European Union. To this end, the government plans to focus on tackling corruption, developing modern industry and fostering an innovative economy.
A Verkhovna Rada committee has criticised the work of the State Bureau of Economic Security following the suspension of the anti-shadow economy campaign in the tobacco sector
The Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy has criticised the work of the Economic Security Bureau and stated that the situation regarding the formalisation of certain sectors of the economy has deteriorated. Among the problem areas, MPs cited the tobacco industry, analytical work and the results of investigations.
The State Bureau of Investigation has transferred nearly 7 million hryvnias to the ARMA in connection with the case concerning the trafficking of weapons from a military unit
The State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) has transferred to the ARMA funds equivalent to almost 7 million UAH, which were seized during an investigation into the illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition at a military unit in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
