Due to hostilities and shelling, some consumers in 7 regions were left without electricity supply. Bad weather caused outages in 72 settlements in Ternopil, Chernihiv, and Kyiv regions.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 44. 6746 UAH/USD, weakening it by 18 kopecks. The euro exchange rate rose to 51.0541 UAH, a weakening of 19 kopecks.
A Russian drone attacked a locomotive of a freight train in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The locomotive was damaged and the contact network was de-energized; casualties were avoided thanks to evacuation.
Global gold prices dropped below $4000 per ounce amid the escalation of the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are also awaiting signals from the new Fed chair regarding interest rates.
Global oil prices rose by more than 9% due to US plans to reinstate a naval blockade of Iran. Analysts link this to fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Due to Ukrainian strikes, Russia's oil refining volume has dropped to 3. 91 million barrels per day, the lowest level since March 2005. This has caused a fuel crisis, shortages, and queues at gas stations.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate for July 14 at UAH 44. 6746 per dollar, weakening it by 18 kopecks. The euro exchange rate rose to UAH 51.0541 per euro, a weakening of 19 kopecks.
Attempts to retroactively charge Ukrainian airlines 15% royalties for aircraft leasing could lead to the bankruptcy of most market players. The Aerospace Association of Ukraine calls on the state to ensure legal certainty on the issue.
Due to hostilities and shelling of energy facilities, consumers in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions are temporarily left without power. Also, due to bad weather, 29 settlements in Chernihiv and Sumy regions were blacked out.
Brent oil prices rose to $78. 50 per barrel due to the escalation of the US-Iran conflict. Investors fear supply disruptions and accelerating inflation.
Gold prices dropped to nearly $4,060 per ounce amid inflation fears and Fed rate hikes. Escalation in the Middle East increased pressure on the precious metals market.
Economists warn that a strong El Niño could cause global food prices to rise by 15. 8% due to extreme weather. The full effect will only be felt in the second half of 2028.
On Sunday, July 12, no power outages are planned in Ukraine. Ukrenergo advises shifting the use of high-power appliances to daytime hours.
Ukraine attacked four vessels in the Sea of Azov, Russia struck Odesa and Kyiv. This caused a sharp increase in wheat prices due to fears of supply disruptions.
Russia temporarily blocked the passage of vessels through the Azov-Don Canal after Ukraine struck 13 vessels in the Sea of Azov. This could halt up to a quarter of Russian wheat exports.
The funds will be directed to support macro-financial stability and finance priority expenditures of the state budget under martial law.
In Ukraine, investment projects in road infrastructure are being prepared, including the renovation of 196 km of roads. The construction of the northern bypass of Lviv and 10 service areas is also planned.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for international transfers of military goods, which will be in effect until the end of martial law and for another six months. An expert points out that the new mechanism does not remove key barriers, including interagency coordination and financial risks.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi stated that the introduction of the 2000 hryvnia banknote on September 4 will not affect inflation. The new banknote will be exchanged for non-cash funds or replace withdrawn banknotes, without increasing the money supply.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for confirming damages for destroyed property and extended the deadline for submitting applications for compensation of insurance premiums. The war risk insurance program started on January 1, 2026.
The government adopted a resolution on a monthly payment of 50,000 hryvnias to military personnel released from captivity who are undergoing inpatient treatment for more than 30 days. The payment will be valid for up to 12 months, but is terminated if there is suspicion of crimes against national security.
IEA lowers forecast for oil production in russia by 85,000 barrels per day in 2025 and by 150,000 in 2027 after Ukrainian strikes.
The National Bank of Ukraine will put into circulation a 2000 hryvnia banknote from September 4, 2026. The banknote features a portrait of dissident poet Vasyl Stus.
Tax authorities and the BEB are reclassifying aircraft leasing as royalties, which threatens the destruction of the aviation industry. President of the Taxpayers Association Grigol Katamadze warned that this creates risks for the competitiveness of Ukrainian carriers after the war.
As a result of hostilities and shelling, consumers in Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions were left without electricity. Due to bad weather, 16 settlements in Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions were blacked out.
According to analysts' estimates, in June Russia processed 4. 1 million barrels of oil per day, which is 28% less than the average. Moscow has banned the export of diesel fuel, but most cars in Russia run on gasoline.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries reduced oil processing by 28%, fuel shortage affected 50 million Russians. Russia resorted to importing gasoline from Belarus and banning diesel exports.
In 2022-2025, Ukrainian airlines paid almost UAH 27 billion in taxes despite the closed sky over Ukraine. At the same time, tax authorities began to interpret leasing payments as royalties, which creates risks for the entire industry.
Energoatom has completed scheduled repairs on four power units, and work on two more is being finalized. The company plans to reach full capacity by mid-November to ensure a stable passage through winter.
State authorities equate aircraft leasing to royalties, threatening airlines with bankruptcy. Industry representatives urge resolving the dispute within the legal framework, rather than through criminal proceedings.
