A nighttime aerial strike by Russian forces on Sloviansk in Donetsk region killed one person and injured ten residents. Search operations continue under the rubble.
On the 1,697th day of the full-scale invasion, 238 combat clashes were recorded on the front, with Russian military losses amounting to 1,950 personnel and significant equipment.
The US President blocked the introduction of "hellish sanctions" by deciding to halt high tariffs and postpone secondary tariffs for buyers of Russian energy resources.
Enemy shelling in Zhytomyr region damaged energy facilities and housing, while two people were injured in Rivne region.
At the EU summit in Brussels, Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that a Russian victory could trigger a new wave of migration and increased conflict escalation.
The Ministry of Commerce of the PRC warns the European Union of a resolute defence of its interests in the event of additional restrictions on imports of Chinese goods.
Vinnytsia Mayor Serhiy Morgunov reported that the city faced power supply issues following an enemy attack.
Two residents were injured after a strike hit an open area between residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia. Reports indicate damage to apartment blocks and vehicle fires.
The Ukrainian petroleum products market is preparing for a new wave of price increases, which could begin as early as the end of the current month. The main pressure on consumers will come from rising auto gas and diesel fuel prices, while petrol is likely to maintain its value at a stable level.
According to estimates by Serhiy Kuyun, director of the consulting group "A-95", the average cost of auto gas at gas stations (GSPs) may reach the 49–50 UAH per litre mark. This forecast is based on current dynamics, as the average price of "green fuel" has already risen by more than 3 UAH over the past week.
Some major GSP chains have already approached this psychological threshold. For example, in the OKKO chain, auto gas is sold for approximately 49.90 UAH per litre, while in WOG it is 49.50 UAH. If current trends persist, the average price may settle in the 49–50 UAH range by the end of October.
The situation with diesel fuel is also causing concern among experts. The main reason for potential price hikes is the significant difference between wholesale and retail prices. Currently, the wholesale cost of diesel has reached 103–105 UAH per litre, while the average price at filling stations remains at around 100 UAH.
As Serhiy Kuyun notes, this imbalance creates preconditions for GSP chains to revise their pricing policies upwards. Further dynamics will depend on whether network operators can maintain current retail prices despite rising procurement costs. Diesel could potentially become more expensive by several hryvnias.
Unlike auto gas and diesel, the expert does not currently expect a sharp jump in petrol prices. The price of petrol is likely to remain more stable compared to other types of fuel.
As of 16 October, average fuel prices in Ukraine are as follows:
Thus, in the coming weeks, drivers should pay particular attention to changes in diesel and auto gas prices, while petrol has a greater chance of avoiding significant price hikes.
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