"Four Sources of Pressure": What Economic Challenges Will Ukraine Face in September?

Head of the Analytical Department at the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting "Financial Pulse" In September, it's not worth looking for a single main factor that will determine the state of the economy Fall traditionally brings about changes in the economic behavior of businesses and individuals. Companies are more actively preparing for winter, building up inventories, purchasing equipment, and reviewing logistics routes. Households are increasing their seasonal spending and keeping a closer eye on prices. In 2026, the war will compound the usual seasonal trends. Therefore, the economic situation in September will depend largely on the combined impact of four factors: fuel prices, logistics, foreign trade, and inflation. Understand more than just headlines. We explain what's behind the news and what it means for you. See the consequences of events — for life, business, and decisions Stay oriented fast, when there's no time for dozens of sources Editorial analysis that explains, not just retells Independent editorial team since 1997 Inside: AI assistant personal topic feed audio versions of articles archive since 1997 ad-free This is a machine translation of the original article in Ukrainian. It may contain errors. opinion.informer.text Articles published in the "Opinions" section reflect the point of view of the author and may not reflect the position of the LIGA.net editors