Energy
Gas stations in Russia's Moscow and Saint Petersburg have introduced limits ranging from 20 to 100 liters of fuel. Gasoline shortages have also been recorded in Tatarstan.
Pakistan's Prime Minister announced the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran in 24 hours. The plan involves unblocking the Strait of Hormuz and easing sanctions.
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Sunday, June 14. Ukrenergo advises saving electricity from 18:00 to 22:00 and shifting the load to daytime hours.
Algeria has begun construction of a section of the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline from Nigeria to the EU. The capacity of the main line will be 30 billion cubic meters of gas per year.
Ukraine and the IMF are preparing a plan for energy market liberalization and the protection of vulnerable groups. Following this, tariffs for the population will begin to be gradually adjusted.
A law on the special status of frontline territories will be developed in Ukraine. Budanov is counting on the prompt work of people's deputies and government officials to adopt what are effectively new rules.
Ukraine and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the EFF program. Following approval by the Executive Board, Kyiv will receive 690 million dollars.
As a result of the Russian strike on a DTEK thermal power plant, one employee was killed and another was injured. The TPP's equipment sustained significant damage.
HACC extended the arrest of former minister Herman Halushchenko for two months. The bail amount was reduced from 200 million to 150 million hryvnias in the Midas case.
Norway will allocate $10 million for the restoration of the Chernobyl shelter following a drone attack in February 2025. The funds will be channeled through a special EBRD account.
Ukraine is expected to receive $700 million from the IMF without meeting a key condition. The Fund allowed the postponement of the tax on overseas parcels until July.
Russia attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging solar panels and six residential buildings. Two men were injured and hospitalized.
The government approved a low-carbon development strategy until 2050 and updated the climate plan. This is expected to attract EU funds and accelerate GDP growth.
Due to shelling, power outages for consumers have been recorded in five regions. The Ministry of Energy does not plan to introduce electricity restriction schedules for today.
Two districts of Zaporizhzhia have been de-energized due to a Russian attack. 50,000 consumers were left without power; specialists have already begun restoring supply.
Iran threatens the US with a severe response and the blocking of oil exports in the event of an attack. Tehran accuses Washington of threatening international trade.
Experts predict massive attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure this winter to extract concessions. The Russian budget deficit has doubled to 81 billion dollars.
In June, Kyiv residents received heating bills for January with a 40% discount. The recalculation was carried out for one million apartments due to outages resulting from shelling.
The ECB raised the deposit rate to 2. 25% due to inflation at 3.2%. The reason was the rise in energy prices amid the war surrounding Iran.
Russia's reserves have fallen to 1. 8% of GDP, and energy revenues have decreased by 45%. The economy has reached its limit due to labor shortages and dependence on China.
On June 12, thunderstorms, hail, and wind gusts of up to 20 m/s are expected in Ukraine. The severe weather may cause disruptions to power systems and transport.
Scammers are sending out phishing emails containing viruses disguised as power outage schedules. Ukrenergo urges citizens not to open suspicious links or files.
The planet's temperature has risen by 1. 39°C, and the 1.5°C threshold could be breached by 2030. Due to a lack of funding, Earth monitoring systems are now under threat.
Cabinet of Ministers approves changes to Ukraine Plan to receive €8. 35 billion in support. The update includes 26 new steps in the fields of energy and law.
GM and Peak Energy will develop sodium-ion batteries for power grids. The new technology will reduce energy storage costs by 20% thanks to passive cooling.
Due to an attack on a substation, the ZNPP has lost external power for the 19th time. The plant is operating on diesel generators to provide cooling for its six reactors.
China has canceled talks with the EU due to trade tensions and rising exports. Brussels is preparing restrictions against Chinese goods and companies.
The IRGC has banned the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and is threatening new attacks. US Central Command denies reports of the route being blocked.
Brent rose to $93. 10 due to Trump's threats to attack Iran. The US President announced the secret escorting of tankers to curb market prices.
Due to Russian attacks and NPP maintenance, an energy deficit of up to 2. 4 GW is expected this summer. In the event of heatwaves and further destruction, the capacity shortage could reach 40%.