Debt Crisis in Ukraine's Energy Market Blocks EU Integration: Ukrenergo's Arrears Reach UAH 36.7 Billion

Economy 11/01/2026, 12:04

The accumulation of debt in Ukraine's energy market, according to experts, blocks integration into the EU system and deprives companies of funds for capacity restoration. Ukrenergo's arrears have reached UAH 36.7 billion.

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Autogas surges by 14 hryvnias, diesel exceeds 110: how fuel prices at gas stations in Ukraine changed in October

Economy 11/01/2026, 11:28

In October in Ukraine, autogas rose in price by UAH 14–14.40/l, diesel added up to UAH 7/l and crossed the UAH 110 mark, while gasoline prices remained unchanged in most networks.

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Hryvnia under pressure: interbank exchange rate approaches 46 hryvnias, NBU increases interventions to a record $1.2 billion per week

Economy 11/01/2026, 11:04

By the end of October 2026, the dollar exchange rate on the interbank market reached 45.56–45.70 hryvnias, while on the cash market it exceeded 46 hryvnias. The NBU is increasing weekly interventions to $1.2 billion. Experts forecast a 45.00–45.75 hryvnias/dollar corridor for November without significant hryvnia strengthening.

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273,000 Families Received Compensation, But Frontline Residents Are Trapped in an 'Assessment Trap': How the eRestoration Program Works and Where It Stalls

Economy 11/01/2026, 09:04

More than 273,000 families have received compensation under the eRestoration program totaling 160.9 billion hryvnias, but in frontline communities payments are frozen, satellite images are not updated, and Draft Law No. 11444 proposes equating housing in uninhabitable zones to destroyed property.

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Uzhhorod is Ukraine's most expensive city for rent: 1-room apartment rate surged by 82% year-on-year to reach 36K UAH

Economy 11/01/2026, 08:12

Uzhhorod remains Ukraine's most expensive city for renting a one-room apartment: the median rate grew by 82% over the year to 36,000 UAH, more than double Kyiv's prices.

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TTF Gas Futures Hit All-Time Record of €103.9 per MWh: What's Behind the Surge and Why It Matters to Ukraine

Economy 11/01/2026, 08:04

TTF gas futures reached an absolute record of €103.9 per MWh. The surge is driven by pre-heating season demand, EU UGS levels below 75%, cold weather, and Middle East tensions.

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SZF: Wage arrears in Russia exceed 2.4 billion rubles, defaults in debt market accelerate

Economy 11/01/2026, 07:22

According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, overdue wage arrears in Russia have exceeded 2.4 billion rubles, and the number of corporate debt defaults reached 33 in the incomplete year of 2026.

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Subsidy granted, yet the bill remains the same: why housing aid in Ukraine barely lowers utility costs

Economy 11/01/2026, 06:45

Housing subsidies in Ukraine do not cover all utility expenses: the amount depends on income, standards, and the mandatory payment. We examine why utility bills barely change after assistance is granted.

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Fuel prices on November 1: gasoline, diesel, and gas hold steady after October hikes

Economy 11/01/2026, 06:36

On November 1, major Ukrainian gas station networks kept gasoline, diesel, and autogas prices unchanged following a series of hikes in late October. We break down current price tags by network and fuel grade.

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Outage Schedules for November 1: Ukrenergo Introduces Restrictions in Several Regions Following Energy Infrastructure Attacks

Economy 10/31/2026, 20:13

On November 1, electricity consumption restrictions are being introduced in parts of Ukraine due to the aftermath of Russian attacks on the energy sector. Ukrenergo urges citizens to monitor oblenergo schedules and save power.

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AI Spending Pressures Market: Nasdaq at Three-Month Low, Intel Shares Plunge Over 30%

Economy 10/31/2026, 19:18

The Nasdaq dropped to a nearly three-month low amid fears over AI infrastructure spending. Intel shares plunged over 30%, Amazon fell 2%, dragging down the entire semiconductor sector.

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Google LLC Paid 16.8 Billion Rubles in Fines: What Happened to the Bankruptcy Funds and Why Russian Courts Keep Fining Google

Economy 10/31/2026, 18:45

Google's Russian subsidiary, OOO Google, has paid about 16.8 billion rubles in fines imposed by Russian courts. This was announced by the bankruptcy trustee at a hearing on the legal entity's bankruptcy.

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KuCoin Immediately Stops Serving Clients from Russia and Belarus

Economy 10/31/2026, 18:33

Crypto exchange KuCoin has immediately stopped servicing clients from Russia and Belarus, becoming the third major platform to leave the markets in October amid regulatory changes.

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Rockstar North: Over 1,600 Employees to Vote on Union Recognition Right During GTA 6 Release

Economy 10/31/2026, 18:26

Over 1,600 Rockstar North employees in the UK will vote on recognizing the IWGB union from November 12 to 26. The vote coincides with the release of GTA 6 and could set a precedent for the entire European gaming industry.

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Winter Electricity Imports from Europe May Become Expensive: Experts Urge Review of Price Caps

Economy 10/31/2026, 16:22

Experts expect that electricity imports from Europe to Ukraine will become expensive this winter due to high European tariffs and nuclear generation problems in Romania. This may require a review of price caps to maintain import affordability.

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US FCC Bans Chinese Laboratories from Certifying Electronics for the US Market Starting 2028

Economy 10/31/2026, 16:01

The US FCC has approved a ban on testing and certifying electronics in Chinese laboratories starting in 2028. Beijing called the decision protectionism and promised countermeasures.

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US Oil Giants' Profits Triple Amid Iran Conflict: Behind Exxon and Chevron's Record Reports

Economy 10/31/2026, 15:53

Major US oil companies' profits amid the Iran conflict could reach $130 billion for April-September — triple the 2025 level, while consumers bear the brunt of soaring fuel costs.

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Apple Reclaims Title of World's Most Valuable Company: Market Cap Exceeds $5 Trillion

Economy 10/31/2026, 15:46

Apple's market capitalization has reached $5.03 trillion, returning the title of the world's most valuable company to it. Shares have grown by 27% since the beginning of the year amid iPhone demand and shifting investor sentiment on AI.

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