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Latest news on economic trends, financial markets, investment, business activity, and the decisions shaping Ukraine’s recovery.
Annual inflation in Ukraine slowed to 7.4% in January 2026. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.7%, continuing the overall trend of a gradual slowdown in inflation.
The Ministry of Development and the World Bank have conducted a study on the labor shortage in Ukraine’s transportation sector. The greatest shortages are among drivers, technical specialists, and logistics workers, and the demand for workers could increase significantly by 2035.
The Small Business Sentiment Index remained at 2.3 out of 5 in 2025. Entrepreneurs are cautiously assessing the business climate, while at the same time expanding more actively into foreign markets and developing digital channels.
Starting April 1, 2026, a multiplier of 1.1 will be applied to the minimum excise tax liability for cigarette manufacturers and importers in Ukraine. The new rule will remain in effect until the end of the year.
In 2025, thanks to WIM in-motion weighing systems, the state budget received nearly 118 million hryvnias in fines for violations of size and weight limits.
