NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny warned of rising prices due to higher oil and fertilizer costs. The National Bank will assess the conflict's impact on the economy next week.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicts price increases until shipping resumes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran continues to block the vital route.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Wang Yi stated the harm caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to the global community. Beijing calls for maintaining the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Ukrenergo does not plan to restrict electricity supply on Tuesday. Citizens are asked to conserve electricity from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and shift consumption to daytime hours.
Hungary's next leader will not hinder funding for Ukraine after Orbán's resignation. Budapest will only maintain its refusal to participate in the loan itself.
The leader of the Tisza party advocated for the diversification of Hungary's energy supply. He expects the EU to lift restrictions on Russia and calls for the protection of his own economy.
Ajay Banga warned of an employment crisis for 1. 2 billion people in developing countries. The World Bank is focusing on investment and infrastructure.
The President of the European Commission stated that energy import costs increased over 44 days. EU governments are advised to coordinate oil and gas reserves.
At Ukrainian gas stations, A-95 gasoline costs up to UAH 76. 99, and diesel up to UAH 92.99. Experts predict a price increase due to the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz.
Péter Magyar and the Tisza party won the elections, promising a return to the EU. The new leader does not support weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine but will become a pragmatic partner for Kyiv.
The European Union plans to quickly approve funding for Ukraine after Péter Magyar's victory in the elections. The new Hungarian leader promises close cooperation with Brussels.
The US is imposing a full embargo on ship passage through the strait to pressure Tehran. This decision threatens the stability of energy markets and rising prices.
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament predicts fuel shortages after the US imposes a naval blockade. Tehran declares a threat to the security of all ports in the Persian Gulf.
Gas futures jumped 18% after the failure of peace talks and the start of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The US is blocking access to Iranian ports.
The negative balance of trade in goods reached $13. 3 billion with a trade turnover of $33.5 billion. The most imports came from China, and exports went to Poland.
The head of the enterprise is accused of evading 24 million UAH in VAT payments during fuel supplies. The indictment under Part 3 of Article 212 of the Criminal Code has been sent to court.
Enemy drone attacks led to power outages in Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv regions. For industry, restriction schedules were introduced due to power shortages.
Oil prices rose as the US Navy prepared to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Restrictions on Iranian oil exports have brought the market back to triple-digit prices.
The White House is exploring the possibility of targeted attacks on Iranian infrastructure after the failure of negotiations. The US is also preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
In the Chernihiv district, an energy facility was damaged as a result of an enemy strike. More than 12,000 consumers were left without electricity, and restoration work is ongoing.
Restrictions will be in effect on April 13 from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Ukrenergo asks citizens to conserve electricity during evening hours.
The European Union insists on a diplomatic resolution to the conflict despite the lack of results from the meeting. Britain and France are planning a coalition in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US President stated his readiness to attack all of Iran's power plants. Lawyers warn that striking civilian targets is a war crime.
The US begins intercepting ships in the strait after the failure of negotiations in Islamabad. Naval forces will ensure the route is open for tankers.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a sharp change in the vector of politics and war from April 13 to 19. The world awaits tough decisions and a struggle for resources.
Three VLCC class oil tankers passed through the strait thanks to peace talks. The vessels Serifos, Cospirl Lake, and He Rong Hai are heading to Asia.
Due to a technical accident, residents of the Khadzhibey and Peresyp districts were left without electricity. Specialists are already working on restoring power supply.
The Japanese government has increased funding for the startup Rapidus to produce 2-nanometer chips. Total investments in the project will reach $16.3 billion.
Ukraine is negotiating with the US and the EU on security guarantees and preparing to export defense technologies. Ukraine has offered Russia a ceasefire for the holidays. The President stated his readiness to observe silence in the sky and on the front line, provided there are no attacks. The energy system is working stably due to an increase in the volume of its own generation.
