Fuel Price Update in Ukraine
As of June 27, 2026, the country's largest gas station chains have updated their fuel prices. On average, A-95 gasoline costs 75.34 hryvnias per liter, while diesel stands at 77.74 hryvnias per liter. Diesel prices have jumped by 33.9%, raising concerns among consumers. Fuel pricing in Ukraine has become a hot topic as the economy grapples with supply chain disruptions and import reliance.
Prices vary across different station networks. For example:
- UPG network: A-95 gasoline – 73.90 UAH, diesel – 75.90 UAH
- OKKO network: A-95 gasoline – 78.90 UAH, diesel – 79.90 UAH
- WOG network: Prices for A-95 gasoline and diesel match those at OKKO
- KLO network: A-95 gasoline – 72.90 UAH, diesel – 76.20 UAH
- SOCAR network: A-95 gasoline – 78.90 UAH, diesel – 81.90 UAH
- Ukrnafta network: A-95 gasoline – 73.90 UAH, diesel – 75.40 UAH
- BRSM-Nafta network: A-95 gasoline – 70.99 UAH, diesel – 74.99 UAH
Cashback Program and Market Impact
A fuel cashback program ran from March 20 to May 31, 2026, providing discounts to 2.3 million Ukrainians. The compensation rates were 15% for diesel, 10% for gasoline, and 5% for autogas. This initiative offered much-needed support as fuel costs climbed.
Key drivers behind the price surge include the shutdown of Ukraine’s largest oil refinery, which has left over 85% of light petroleum products dependent on imports. Pavlo Kyrylenko noted that
“the main objective factor behind the price increase is that after the shutdown of the largest and virtually only oil refinery in Ukraine, more than 85% of light petroleum products depend on imports.”He also added that
“average prices at gas stations in Ukraine rose more slowly, with gasoline up 16% and diesel up 39%.”
According to data, from February 26 to March 31, 2026, diesel prices surged 86%, while import costs rose 58%. Station-level prices increased 39%, with average gasoline prices climbing 16% and diesel 39%. Rising demand, shrinking supply and reserves, higher logistics costs, and the inability to compare storage conditions and volumes within Ukraine have all played significant roles in shaping prices.
Ukraine’s Antimonopoly Committee found no evidence of monopolistic behavior in the fuel market, suggesting the market remains competitive despite the price hikes. However, the situation remains challenging, and further changes in fuel costs could significantly affect the national economy and citizens' well-being.
The fuel price increases in Ukraine reflect a difficult market environment where imports are heavily influenced by external factors, such as the refinery shutdown. Government support programs have been a key response, but persistently high prices could drive broader inflation and reduce purchasing power. Ongoing monitoring will be essential to understand how these developments shape the overall economy.