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Energy workers restored power to 203,000 households over four days. The mass switching-on of appliances after outages causes hundreds of new breakdowns every day.
Serhii Koretskyi said that the government may refrain from charging for heating in the event of destruction. For now, this decision is premature.
From January to October 2026, the EU purchased 12. 89 million tonnes of LNG from Yamal for €8.7 billion. Imports are to be banned from January 1, 2027.
Zelenskyy held a conference call on the consequences of the shelling and the regions’ needs. The government will verify data on heating and the provision of equipment.
In October, consumer inflation in Ukraine reached 11% year-on-year. Vegetables, fuel, transport, and education services saw the largest price increases.
Most networks kept their fuel prices unchanged, but some operators changed them. Over the month, autogas rose in price by UAH 12.60–15.90 per liter.
The NBU estimates Ukraine’s foreign trade losses at $6. 6 billion due to Russian attacks and the blockade of ports. Inflation will rise by another 0.7 percentage points.
At COP31, emissions reductions, financing, and clean energy are being discussed. Ukraine seeks to protect its territorial integrity and attract investment.
The leaders of five EU countries called for deeper cooperation with Britain on clean energy. They want to accelerate its return to the EU electricity market.
Russia plans to strike Ukraine's critical infrastructure in winter to provoke protests and put pressure on the authorities. Budanov said that Ukraine will get through the winter.
Prolonged electricity and water outages continue in Kyiv following Russian strikes. Ukraine is bringing in equipment, crews, and assistance from Germany and Spain.
Britain and the EU are preparing agreements on the agri-food sector, emissions and youth visas. The joint statement will include support for Ukraine.
The government has introduced monthly payments for workers restoring critical infrastructure after Russian attacks. The additional payments will apply from November through March.
Three DTEK thermal power plants are not operating due to attacks, while the capacity of nuclear power plants has been reduced. The power system is facing new strikes after extensive damage.
Damage to energy facilities has caused emergency power outages in Kyiv and the region. The capital is experiencing disruptions to its water supply and electric public transport.
The moratorium on tariff increases will remain in effect in Ukraine until the end of martial law. The Ministry of Energy first plans to strengthen targeted support for households.
Europe will have enough gas this winter, the head of TotalEnergies said. However, competition with East Asia will increase supply costs.
The Defense Procurement Agency has announced a UAH 43. 8 billion food procurement for 2027. Requirements for 360 products have been updated, and the meal package has increased in price to UAH 181.74.
Protests took place in France and Germany over the rising cost of living and the quality of public services. Participants are demanding more funding for education and healthcare.
European countries have been swept by a wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and a lack of funding for public services. Trade unions have announced new strikes.
European gas futures rose to €103. 16 per MWh due to geopolitical risks and low inventories. Storage facilities are 75% full.
The NBU raised its rate to 16. 5% due to inflation and pressure on the hryvnia. The ECB left rates unchanged amid energy risks.
Tariffs will be set by local authorities, while the NEURC will remotely verify their calculations. There will be no automatic reduction in bills.
Russian attacks left consumers without electricity in four regions of Ukraine. In the Sumy region, most residents, including those in Konotop, have already had their power restored.
The NEURC approved an aggregation project that provides for a reward for changing the consumption schedule. The system will operate after the rules are approved.
Bolt, Uklon, Uber, and OPTI have limited fare increases in Kyiv to 75% during alerts and transport stoppages. The limit will remain in effect for at least two hours after the all-clear.
The average price of diesel reached UAH 103. 40, while autogas cost UAH 54.45 per liter. In October, gas rose in price by 21%, while petrol increased by only 77 kopecks.
The United States is lifting some tariffs on Canadian goods, while negotiations on a trade agreement have intensified. A final deal is not yet guaranteed.
Volvo Cars reported a loss of 3. 7 billion kronor and will cut another 2,500 jobs. The company's shares fell by nearly 30%.
On October 23, autogas and diesel became more expensive at some gas stations in Kyiv. The cheapest A-95 petrol, diesel and gas are available at Ukrnafta.