Kirill Dmitriev met in Florida with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The parties discussed market stability amid the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz.
A sailor was killed due to Iranian boat attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC promises to stop oil exports, and Trump is preparing retaliatory strikes.
In Krasnodar Krai, strategic oil hub tanks caught fire after drone strikes.
The Russian Ministry of Finance is preparing to sequester the 2026 budget due to a twofold drop in oil and gas revenues. Infrastructure and road repair costs will be cut.
US senators accuse Trump of violating the law by allowing India to buy Russian oil. The Treasury Department calls it a temporary measure for the energy market.
The price of gold fell by 0. 3% to $5,160.82 per ounce after US inflation data. A strengthening dollar and high interest rates reduce demand for the metal.
The UN Security Council condemned Iran's strikes on Persian Gulf countries, which destabilize energy markets. Russia and China abstained, and Russia's alternative draft failed.
The European Commission warns of rising oil and gas prices due to the conflict. This will lead to a fall in GDP and a tough ECB policy on interest rates.
Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukraine was warned in advance about the visit of oil pipeline auditors. Hungary called the halt of oil transit a grave crime.
Global oil prices are rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, which has already led to an increase in the price of A-95 gasoline in Ukraine. Experts predict fuel prices up to UAH 100 in case of further escalation.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with the Naftogaz Supervisory Board the stability of tariffs for the population. Energy resilience and market liberalization became priorities.
Ukraine will receive a record 11. 5 billion euros in military aid and strengthen air defense. The parties discussed joint drone production and EU accession.
The US President announced the elimination of up to 60 Iranian vessels overnight. Trump called on tankers to freely pass through the "safe" Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrenergo is imposing electricity supply restrictions from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM due to the consequences of Russian attacks. The schedules will apply to household and industrial consumers.
In March, the cost of bread will increase by 1-2% due to expensive energy and rising wages. Currently, the price of a loaf starts from UAH 41, and buckwheat bread up to UAH 132.
In February, consumer inflation rose to 7. 6% year-on-year. Fuel, borscht vegetables, fruits, and mobile communication services saw the largest price increases.
32 IEA countries have agreed to a record oil release due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This is twice the volume released after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Shell, the largest trader, is suspending sales of Qatari LNG due to plant shutdowns in Qatar. Supply shortages will begin to be felt by customers from April.
Germany's Federal Police are monitoring Russian tankers in the exclusive economic zone. The authorities are acting within the framework of international law and assessing shipping risks.
MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi stated that the Hungarians entered as tourists under the visa-free regime. These citizens currently have no official meetings or delegation status.
Prices at gas stations rose with a two-week delay compared to the EU market. The AMCU has launched a case due to possible anti-competitive actions by gas station networks.
AMCU Chairman Kyrylenko stated that prices depend on imports after the largest oil refinery stopped operating. The committee is conducting a market investigation.
The main pressure on farmers is created by rising resource prices and shortages: mineral fertilizers can add 20-25% to costs, and diesel fuel rises to UAH 74-80/liter, which for a farm of 1000 hectares means about +UAH 1. 4 million in additional costs.
AMCU Chairman Pavlo Kyrylenko announced the opening of a case regarding anti-competitive actions by gas station networks. The committee is checking the validity of the price increase.
Hungarian State Secretary Gábor Csepek led a delegation to Kyiv for negotiations on the oil pipeline. Hungary demands immediate resumption of its oil supply.
The President of the European Commission called for adherence to the course of renewable and nuclear energy. Dependence on imports cost the EU 3 billion euros in 10 days.
The only fiber optic plant in Russia ceased operations due to equipment damage. The requirement to use Russian raw materials has been postponed until 2028.
The parliament rejected bill No. 6319 due to a lack of votes and unsupported amendments. Only 205 people's deputies voted for the initiative.
Ukraine and France will create an expert group to develop distributed generation facilities. The parties discussed the attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline and EU accession.
Due to shelling, parts of three regions were left without electricity. In the evening, hourly outage schedules are predicted for all categories of consumers in these regions.
