# Auto
The government is preparing tougher penalties for repeated breaches of the highway code
The government has announced a package of measures designed to reduce the number of road accidents and improve driver discipline. Stricter penalties are planned for drivers who regularly flout the rules of the road, particularly those who exceed the speed limit.
The police have revealed an unexpected detail about the driver who crashed into a pedestrian underpass in Kyiv
The driver of the Mercedes that crashed into a pedestrian crossing in Kyiv was working as a taxi driver and was on a fare at the time of the accident.
The free sale of petrol has been completely halted in Crimea
Restrictions on the sale of petrol have been introduced in at least 15 regions of Russia, as well as in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
The average price of A-95 petrol in Ukraine has fallen to 75.82 UAH per litre
On Thursday, 4 June, the average price of A-95 petrol in Ukraine fell by 5 kopecks to 75.82 UAH per litre. Diesel fuel fell by 3 kopecks to 85.39 UAH per litre.
New car sales in Ukraine fell by 18% in May
In May 2026, around 5,500 new passenger cars were registered in Ukraine. This is 18% fewer than in the same month last year. Compared with April this year, demand for new cars fell by 11%.
Tesla has regained its lead in the global electric vehicle market
The American company Tesla has once again topped the ranking of the world’s largest suppliers of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for the period January to March.
Prices at petrol stations are falling: how much do petrol and diesel cost on 1 June?
Major Ukrainian petrol station chains have updated their fuel prices. Some operators adjusted the prices of certain types of petrol and diesel on 1 June. Here’s where you can get the best value for money when filling up today.
The fuel cashback scheme has ended: you can use your accumulated funds until 30 June
The fuel cashback scheme ended on 31 May 2026. Since 20 March, almost 2.3 million Ukrainians have taken advantage of the scheme. Any cashback remaining after 30 June will be returned to the state budget.
Petrol prices have fallen: where fuel became cheaper on 29 May
Some major Ukrainian petrol station chains have reduced the price of fuel. This applies to diesel.
Ferrari is launching its first electric car, priced at $550,000
The Italian company Ferrari is launching its first fully electric car, the Luce, priced at $550,000.
Rolls-Royce shares have soared by 1,000% following a radical overhaul of its engine production
The British company Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc has staged an unprecedented market recovery.
Petrol prices are rising, gas prices are falling: prices at petrol stations on 25 May
Prices at petrol stations have changed on Monday, 25 May. Following the weekend, the state-owned network ‘Ukrnafta’ has adjusted the prices of certain products – some types of petrol have become more expensive, whilst LPG, on the other hand, has become cheaper.
