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Monday, 23 Feb 2026
UOGA WARNS: ABOLITION OF ADVANCE PAYMENTS COULD UNDERMINE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF FUEL MARKET DE-SHADOWING

Kyiv, 20 February — The Ukrainian OIl&Gas Assosiation (UOGA) has expressed concern regarding Draft Law No. 15012 dated 6 February 2026, which provides for the abolition of advance corporate income tax payments for the retail fuel trade. The Association cautions that such an initiative may negate the results of many years of work aimed at […]

Thursday, 5 Feb 2026
THE UKRAINIAN OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION AND THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC SECURITY SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF COOPERATION TO COMBAT THE SHADOW FUEL MARKET

The Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association (UOGA) and the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine have agreed to strengthen joint efforts aimed at countering the illegal circulation of fuel and the operation of unlawful filling stations. These arrangements were formalised in a Memorandum of Cooperation signed by the President of the Ukrainian Oil & Gas […]

Tuesday, 3 Feb 2026
OVER 500 ILLEGAL FILLING STATIONS: THE SYNERGY BETWEEN UKRAINIAN OIL&GAS ASSOCIATION AND THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF UKRAINE REVEALS THE TRUE SCALE OF UKRAINE’S SHADOW FUEL MARKET

In 2025, the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine (BES) delivered record results in combating the illegal fuel market. As part of its systematic efforts, 538 problematic filling stations were identified. Of these, 421 sites were flagged on the basis of sectoral analysis conducted by The Ukrainian Oil&Gas Association, while a further 117 were detected […]

Wednesday, 24 Dec 2025
UOGA Extends Christmas and New Year 2026 Greetings

Dear Friends, We extend our sincere congratulations on the occasion of Christmas and the approaching New Year. May 2026 become a year of inner resilience, balanced decisions, and gradual recovery. We wish you and your families good health, warmth, human solidarity, and confidence in your own strength. May the New Year open up opportunities for […]

Thursday, 3 Jul 2025
The Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association Presents Challenges Facing the Fuel Market at UBC Conference on Business De-shadowing

On 1 July 2025, Kyiv hosted the conference “De-shadowing of Retail Trade and the Services Sector: New Trends,” organised by the Ukrainian Business Council (UBC) in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and the European Business Association (EBA), with analytical support from the Economic Expert Platform. The event gathered representatives of government, law […]

Friday, 13 Jun 2025
Yaroslav Starovoitenko: The Fuel Market Demonstrates Resilience, Yet the Shadow Segment Remains a Key Challenge

On 11 June, during an analytical session at RAU Expo 2025, Yaroslav Starovoitenko, President of The Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association (UOGA), presented a comprehensive review of the state of Ukraine’s fuel market amid wartime conditions. In his address, he highlighted both the sector’s achievements and the systemic challenges that still require regulatory resolution.

Tuesday, 27 May 2025
The Economic Security Bureau Seizes Counterfeit Fuel Worth UAH 650 Million – The Ukrainian Oil and Gas Association and the Economic Security Bureau Discuss Outcomes of Combating the Illicit Fuel Trade

On 27 May 2025, the Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association (UOGA) participated in a working meeting with the Acting Director of the Bureau of Economic Security, Serhii Perkhun; the Head of Detectives at the Bureau, Oleksandr Tkachuk; the Chairman of the Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association, Yaroslav Starovoytenko; his Deputy, Serhii Derevtsov; and oil and […]

Thursday, 22 May 2025
Lviv, Odesa, and Kyiv Regions in Top the List for Illegal Petrol Stations

22 May 2025 Nearly 60% of all illicit petrol stations in Ukraine are concentrated in just five regions: Lviv, Odesa, Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Dnipropetrovsk. This is according to the latest data from the interactive map hosted on PerevirAZS.info. The Oil and Gas Association of Ukraine (NAU) has recently updated the information on PerevirAZS.info, an interactive […]

Tuesday, 1 Apr 2025
UOGA PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCE ON RETAIL MARKET DE-SHADOWING AND ANTI-SMUGGLING MEASURES

On 31 March, the Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association (UOGA) participated in the 8th quarterly conference “De-shadowing of the Retail Trade and Anti-smuggling: Changing Trends”, organized by the Ukrainian Business Council in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce (ACC) and the European Business Association (EBA). The Economic Expert Platform served as the analytical partner […]

Tuesday, 18 Mar 2025
State Tax Service Enhances Communication with Business Associations

On March 12, 2025, the Ukrainian Oil & Gas Association (UOGA) participated in a meeting between the Head of the State Tax Service (STS) of Ukraine, Mr. Ruslan Kravchenko, and representatives of business associations. This initiative, launched by the STS head, aims to improve dialogue between businesses and tax authorities. The meetings will be held […]

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