Small and medium-sized businesses (MSBs) have always been the backbone of Ukraine’s fuel market, from local gas stations in communities to regional operators who ensure fuel accessibility for millions of consumers. Today, as the fuel industry undergoes fundamental changes, the main question arises: can MSBs maintain their place in the market?

We invite you to a panel discussion at the “PROkachai Gas Station 2025” conference, dedicated to the prospects and challenges for MSBs. Here, we will talk about why the fate of small and medium-sized operators will determine not only the future of the market but also the stability of the economy as a whole.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Competition and Price: MSBs create a balance of power, preventing large chains from monopolizing the market. Their displacement will inevitably lead to an increase in fuel prices and weaken consumer protection.
• Fiscal Pressure: The single advance corporate income tax payment has become an disproportionately heavy burden for MSBs, threatening their survival. This is a direct challenge for regional players.
• The European Vector: The role of MSBs in ensuring competition is not just a business issue, but also a commitment for Ukraine to the EU to develop a transparent and competitive energy market.
• Accessibility for Regions: It is small and medium-sized operators who maintain the network in small towns and communities, ensuring equal access to fuel where large players do not operate.

Why This Is Important

The displacement of MSBs is not just a statistic; it has real consequences: the closure of stations, a decrease in tax revenues, and the loss of jobs in communities. “PROkachai Gas Station 2025” will be a platform for open discussion where you will hear the opinions of experts, entrepreneurs, and government representatives.

Come and understand what the place of MSBs will be in Ukraine’s fuel industry tomorrow and what steps are needed today to preserve their role and influence.