excise tax
Share of illegal cigarettes in Ukraine hit a two-year high in July 2026
In July 2026, the share of illegal tobacco products in Ukraine rose to 21.6%, the highest level in the last two years. The shadow market causes annual state budget losses exceeding UAH 36 billion.
Experts name date when fuel prices will rise again in Ukraine
Ukrainian experts have indicated that fuel prices may rise from 1 January 2027 due to a planned increase in excise tax under the draft state budget for 2027. The final prices will also depend on the euro exchange rate, global oil prices, and…
Legal trade of excisable goods increased Kyiv region municipal budgets by 1.26 billion hryvnias
Compared to the same period in 2025, local budgets received 15.6% more in excise tax revenue. Its share in the total volume of receipts accounts for 5.3%.”In the field of excisable goods, the budgetary result directly depends on market transparency…


