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Crimea inflation surges as fuel, food prices rise

Inflation in Russian-occupied Crimea accelerated sharply, with year-over-year price growth reaching 15.79% in July, independent outlet The Insider reported on Aug. 24, citing Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service.

24 August, 09:31 PM

Ukraine inflation rises to 7.7% in July as consumer prices climb again

Consumer prices in Ukraine rose 0.3% in July 2026 after falling 0.1% in June and increasing 0.9% in May and 1.4% in April, the State Statistics Service, or Derzhstat, reported.

10 August, 05:08 PM

Russian Central Bank chief warns of inflation pressure after strikes

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said inflation expectations could rise due to higher fuel prices following Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, according to remarks made after her return to public appearances following a two-week absence.

19 June, 06:00 PM

ECB lowers GDP outlook and raises inflation projections for eurozone

The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its eurozone economic growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 while raising its inflation outlook, citing the growing impact of the war in the Middle East on energy markets and consumer confidence.

12 June, 11:47 AM

Ukrainian bread prices to rise 25% in 2026 as war drives up energy and labor costs

Bread prices in Ukraine are expected to rise 25% in 2026, driven by surging energy, logistics and labor costs rather than grain prices, the deputy head of the Ukrainian Agri Council Denys Marchuk reported in a Den.LIVE broadcast on May 23.

25 May, 04:04 PM

Inflation in Ukraine will be significantly higher than expected — NBU

Ukraine’s year-end inflation forecast has risen to 9.4% from 7.5% projected in January, while inflation is expected to slow to 6.5% next year and 5% in 2028, National Bank Council member Vasyl Furman said on May 13.

13 May, 11:39 AM

Ukraine’s GDP declines after growth, statistics agency outlines reasons

Ukraine’s real GDP fell 0.5% year on year in the first quarter of 2026 after growth in previous quarters, the State Statistics Service said on Facebook on May 5.

5 May, 06:05 PM

Ukraine’s inflation accelerates in March to 1.7%, statistics agency reports

Ukraine’s consumer price growth accelerated to 1.7% in March from 1% in February and 0.7% in January, the State Statistics Service said, indicating a pickup in monthly inflation on Apr. 10.

10 April, 11:24 AM

Trump team reviewing $200 oil scenario in case of prolonged Iran war

U.S. officials under President Donald Trump are examining the possible consequences of oil prices reaching $200 per barrel if the war with Iran drags on, Bloomberg reported on March 26, citing sources familiar with the matter.

26 March, 12:04 PM

ECB sees two scenarios as Iran war raises stagflation risks — Boris Vujčić

European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujčić said the ECB must remain “very flexible and vigilant” to curb rising prices as war with Iran heightens the risk of stagflation on March 24.

24 March, 11:35 AM

Ukraine's economy 'still standing' despite massive deficits - NBU Chief

Ukraine’s economy faces a "slow recovery" with massive budget and current account deficits, National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Chief Andrii Pyshnyi said in an interview with NV Business.

12 February, 01:43 PM

Inflation accelerates in Ukraine as consumer prices rise in January

Consumer price growth in Ukraine accelerated to 0.7% in January 2026, up from 0.2% in December and 0.4% in November, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine reported on Feb. 10.

10 February, 05:24 PM

Oil slump, debt crisis shake Kremlin ahead of Trump summit

Falling oil revenues, the largest budget deficit in more than three decades, painfully high inflation and interest rates, and a looming debt crisis are stalling Russia’s war economy, creating a tense backdrop for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ahead of the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 14.

14 August 2025, 01:47 PM

NBU: Ukraine’s inflation eases to 14.1%

Ukraine’s actual inflation trajectory is lower than forecasted, mainly due to a significant drop in vegetable prices, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) reported on Aug. 11.

12 August 2025, 02:11 PM

Inflation slows down to 0.7% in April

Consumer prices across Ukraine increased by 0.7% in April, decelerating from March’s 1.5% inflation rate, the State Statistics Service reported on May 9.

9 May 2025, 11:38 PM

NBU maintains key rate, worsens inflation and economic growth forecast in Ukraine

The National Bank of Ukraine will keep its discount rate at 15.5% while lowering its inflation and GDP forecasts on April 18.

17 April 2025, 05:19 PM

CFOs brace for 2025 recession under Trump

A majority of chief financial officers at major U.S. companies expect a recession in the second half of 2025, CNBC reported on March 25, citing survey data showing 60% foresee a downturn next year and another 15% in 2026.

26 March 2025, 02:36 PM

IMF cuts Ukraine’s 2025 growth forecast amid rising inflation

Despite a three-year full-scale war, Ukraine’s economy is holding steady, though GDP growth will dip due to inflation hitting 12.9%, the International Monetary Fund reported on March 1.

1 March 2025, 06:48 PM

Inflation in Ukraine: What's driving prices and what to expect

Ukraine's inflation rate reached 12.9% in January on an annual basis, exceeding the forecast by the National Bank of Ukraine, the regulator said in its report on Feb. 11.

12 February 2025, 01:50 PM

Major pharmacy chains ready to lower prices following Zelenskyy's criticism

Ukraine's largest pharmacy chains have proposed a price reduction mechanism to the Health Ministry, shortly after spiking medication costs were discussed during a National Security and Defense Council meeting.

10 February 2025, 11:36 PM

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