Ukrzaliznytsia plans to raise freight tariffs by 45% to cover its deficit. This is necessary for debt restructuring and recovery following shelling attacks.
Venezuela's new bill allows private firms to obtain energy concessions for up to 25 years. The reform is intended to overcome the country's capacity shortage.
Ukraine is changing reservation rules and increasing payments to military personnel. New deadlines for IDPs and the digitalization of employment records are also in effect.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Ambassador Sergei Kopyrkin to Moscow due to Armenia's rapprochement with the EU. Putin is threatening tariff hikes and restrictions for Armenian workers.
Starting July 2026, the addition of 5% bioethanol to gasoline will become mandatory. The Ministry of Economy assures that this will not change prices and does not pose a threat of grain shortages.
An iData survey showed that 44. 2% of Moldovans seek the full reintegration of Transnistria. The majority supports the withdrawal of foreign troops and a single currency.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Emmanuel Macron on June 12. The leaders will discuss defense cooperation and energy ahead of the G7 summit.
Economist Andriy Novak identified aviation and the agricultural sector as key to recovery. Pressure from the ESBU on airlines regarding leasing threatens the industry's survival.
SpaceX and the Pentagon are disputing the cost of Starlink for LUCAS drones in the war with Iran. The company is demanding $25,000 per terminal instead of five.
The NEURC has reduced the gas storage tariff by 10% in preparation for winter. The regulator also introduced a transition to energy units in accordance with EU standards.
Starting July 2026, Ukrenergo's transmission and dispatch tariffs are expected to increase. The proposed transmission rate is 903.53 UAH, and the dispatch rate is 118.64 UAH per MWh.
Fuel prices have increased at gas stations, with premium diesel crossing the 92 UAH mark. The difference in gasoline prices between retail chains currently exceeds 7 hryvnias.
Labour plans to introduce a tourist levy to support municipalities. Regional mayors in England are considering a tax of up to £300.
In Sevastopol, gasoline prices have risen sharply and sales limits of up to 20 liters have been introduced. The occupation authorities promise new fuel supplies on the evening of May 22.
Starting July 2026, Kyiv will introduce a unified ticket and new tariffs. A monthly unlimited pass will cost 4,875 hryvnias according to the proposal by the Kyiv City State Administration.
The government has clarified the mechanism for reducing the cost of services in case of their inadequate quality due to shelling. Kyiv residents will have their bills for January 2026 recalculated.
The EU has agreed on a trade deal with the US due to Trump's threat to introduce new tariffs. The document provides for tariff reductions and mechanisms to protect the bloc's market.
The US is in no hurry to extend the trade truce with China, which is in effect until November. Beijing is satisfactorily fulfilling the conditions regarding the supply of critical minerals.
Kyiv plans to raise the fare to 30 UAH per trip. As a result, the capital could become one of the five most expensive cities in Europe in terms of transport costs.
In May 2026, Mustang+ diesel costs 92. 90 UAH, and LPG costs 48.90 UAH. The lowest prices for gasoline and diesel fuel were recorded at the Shell filling station network.
Accumulated National Cashback funds must be spent by June 30, otherwise they will be returned to the budget. From July, the program will operate as usual.
The Kyiv City State Administration (KMDA) plans to set the fare at 30 hryvnias per trip starting July 15, 2026. Discounts and new travel passes will be available for regular passengers.
A strike has begun in Kenya due to a 23. 5% increase in diesel prices and an 8% increase in gasoline prices. Protesters are burning tires, and schools have switched to online learning.
Ryanair expects fuel and salary costs to rise due to market volatility. The company plans to carry a record 216 million passengers over the year.
China will purchase $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually until 2028. The parties also agreed to resume exports of American beef and poultry.
Wang Yi announced Xi Jinping's visit to the US in the fall at Trump's invitation. The parties agreed on trade development and discussed the war in Ukraine.
Preventive check-ups for children are funded by the NHSU and are free of charge for patients. The program covers consultations with all necessary specialists without limitations.
