The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has actually abandoned the proposal to reduce the price ceiling for Russian oil. This measure was supposed to be one of the key ones in the future package of EU anti-Russian sanctions, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports citing Bloomberg. As a reminder, the

Oil prices continue to react somewhat chaotically to the conflict between Iran and Israel, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports citing Reuters. Current situation on the markets According to OilPrice.com, as of 8:39 a.m. Kyiv time, Brent crude oil futures were down 44 cents, or 0.58%, to $76.01 per barrel. Futures for West

Ukrzaliznytsia, the state-owned enterprise, has announced an increase in prices for a number of drinks on long-distance trains. This is the first increase in the last six years and will affect the cost of tea, coffee, and other beverages, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports. Main price changes The

Despite the ongoing hostilities, Ukrainian banks are demonstrating record lending rates, actively competing for borrowers and improving loan terms - the National Bank of Ukraine has released its Financial Stability Report, which shows a real boom in lending in the Ukrainian economy. In April 2025, the annual growth rate of loans to households reached 34%

Oil prices began to decline on Tuesday despite fears of an escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel. However, the risks of disrupting oil supplies from the key oil-producing region of the Middle East have not disappeared, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports citing Reuters. According to OilPrice.com, futures for Brent crude oil

Gold futures in the United States fell by 0.5%, dropping to $3,434.80 per ounce after reaching a two-month peak amid tensions between Iran and Israel. The market reacted with a correction after the rally, which was caused by geopolitical risks, in particular the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports with reference

In recent weeks, Ukraine's foreign exchange market has seen a noticeable weakening of the dollar. The US currency exchange rate against the hryvnia is losing ground, while the euro is showing steady growth. In banks and exchange offices, more and more Ukrainians are asking themselves the question: is it time to transfer their savings from

The European Commission is preparing a proposal for a complete ban on imports of Russian oil and gas by 2027, bypassing a possible veto by Hungary and Slovakia. This was reported by the Financial Times, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports. The European Commission plans to propose a complete ban on new Russian gas contracts, using

Ukrainian motorists have plenty of fuel to fill their cars with. And that's a good thing. But not so long ago, this choice was somewhat limited by obliging gas stations to sell, and car owners to actually buy, gasoline with a bioethanol content of at least 5%. However, there is a proven, but more expensive,