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Sad Anniversary: Bulgaria’s Energy System Collapsed on Friday 13th 1978

Everyone has read the jokes about how the most important thing in the 21st century is that one should have access to internet.

Business » Energy | January 13, 2021, Wednesday // 16:14 | Viewed: 11176

Bulgaria: Rising Fuel Prices Drive Consumers to Stock Up

Fuel prices at wholesale bases, which supply both gas stations and agricultural producers, continue to rise steadily, prompting increased activity at fuel outlets across Bulgaria

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 14:08 | Viewed: 3533

OMV Petrom Enters Bulgarian Black Sea with 25% Stake in Khan Tervel Gas Block

OMV Petrom has announced that it will join the consortium exploring the offshore Khan Tervel gas block in the Bulgarian sector of the Black Sea, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in a region of growing strategic importance for Europe’s ener

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 13:00 | Viewed: 2670

Fuel Prices in Bulgaria Continue Upward Trend, Diesel Leads the Increase

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have continued to rise sharply over the past week, according to data from the Fuelo platform, as reported by BTA.

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 11:26 | Viewed: 2489

Bulgaria’s Fuel Monopoly: Experts Call for Transparency in Lukoil Neftochim Pricing

In Bulgaria, energy experts are calling for greater transparency in fuel pricing, focusing on the role of Lukoil Neftochim, which dominates the country’s oil market

Business » Energy | March 13, 2026, Friday // 10:10 | Viewed: 2393

Bulgaria Faces Proposed 5% Natural Gas Price Hike Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions

Bulgargaz has submitted a proposal to raise the price of natural gas by 5.12% for April. Should the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) approve the request, the commodity would be sold at EUR 34.27 per megawatt-hour, excluding additional costs f

Business » Energy | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 16:04 | Viewed: 2266

Fiscal Council Warns: Higher Oil Costs Could Strain Bulgaria’s Economy and Trade

The Fiscal Council has assessed that a 25% surge in global oil prices would constitute a moderate external shock for Bulgaria, primarily impacting the economy through higher energy import costs, rising inflation, and a potential slowdown in external deman

Business » Energy | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2146

Limited Reserves Put Pressure on Small Gas Stations in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s state fuel reserves are sufficient to cover normal consumption for the next 90 days, but domestic fuel prices continue to climb amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East

Business » Energy | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 11:31 | Viewed: 3240

Interim PM: Bulgaria Aims to Be Among First in Europe to Build AP1000 Reactors

Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov highlighted the strategic importance of energy infrastructure for the European Union during a meeting in Paris with other European leaders, convened at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

Business » Energy | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 10:37 | Viewed: 2325

Fuel Tourism: Romanians and Greeks Cross into Bulgaria for Cheaper Petrol and Diesel

Bulgaria is increasingly turning into a destination for motorists from neighboring countries seeking cheaper fuel, as turbulence on global oil markets linked to tensions in the Middle East continues to influence prices across the region.

Business » Energy | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 09:34 | Viewed: 2410

Bulgaria’s Fuel Prices Could Rise Depending on Duration of the Middle East Crisis

The ongoing military conflict in the Middle East is expected to influence fuel prices in Bulgaria with a lag of approximately 7 to 14 days, potentially pushing inflation in the country up by around 0.6%, according to economist Assoc. Prof. Shteryo Nozharo

Business » Energy | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 08:12 | Viewed: 1881

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders for Lowest Electricity and Gas Prices, Eurostat Confirms

Electricity and natural gas prices in Bulgaria remain among the lowest in the European Union, according to the latest figures published by the European statistics agency Eurostat for the first half of 2025.

Business » Energy | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 15:51 | Viewed: 2657

Bulgaria Has Fuel for 90 Days

Bulgaria currently has sufficient reserves of motor fuels and raw materials to cover normal domestic consumption for more than three months, Deputy Finance Minister Stanimir Mihaylov told lawmakers during an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly

Business » Energy | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 15:30 | Viewed: 4779

Botas Deal Drives Bulgaria’s Energy Costs Up 15% - More Than Middle East Crisis

Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East

Business » Energy | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 13:00 | Viewed: 2575

Fuel Prices Rising in Bulgaria: Government Demands Clarity on Reserves and Deliveries

Energy Minister Traycho Traykov has held talks with representatives of the Bulgarian Oil and Gas Association to discuss developments on international energy markets and their impact on fuel prices in Bulgaria

Business » Energy | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 09:30 | Viewed: 3071

Bulgarian Fuel Prices Soar Up to 9% in a Week - And It’s Only the Start

Fuel costs in Bulgaria have jumped sharply over the past week, rising between 6 and 9 percent, according to data from the platform Fuelo.

Business » Energy | March 9, 2026, Monday // 11:01 | Viewed: 2756

Oil Explodes Past 100 Dollars as War Fears Grip Global Markets

Global oil markets opened the week with an abrupt surge in prices, pushing crude benchmarks above the symbolic USD 100 per barrel mark for the first time since the early stages of the war in Ukraine in 2022

Business » Energy | March 9, 2026, Monday // 08:22 | Viewed: 2710

Fuel Prices Lower in Bulgaria Than in Greece Despite Rising Global Oil Costs

One week after the start of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran, the effects are already visible on global oil markets. The escalation quickly influenced trading on international exchanges, where crude oil prices reacted to the rising uncertainty surr

Business » Energy | March 7, 2026, Saturday // 19:22 | Viewed: 3162

Bulgaria Sees Rising Fuel Prices: A95, Diesel Hit Hardest

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have risen by 2 to 5 percent over the past week, largely due to supply restrictions following the outbreak of military operations in the Middle East

Business » Energy | March 6, 2026, Friday // 15:29 | Viewed: 4275

Bulgaria Warned: Gasoline Could Hit €1.50 if Oil Reaches 100 Dollars per Barrel

In Bulgaria, fuel industry experts warn that if oil prices reach USD 100 per barrel, gasoline at the pump could exceed €1.50 per liter.

Business » Energy | March 6, 2026, Friday // 15:03 | Viewed: 2872

Bulgaria Faces Rising Fuel Prices as Middle East Conflict Pushes Costs Higher

Fuel prices in Bulgaria have already begun to climb in some areas, with gas station owners linking the increase to the escalating conflict in the Middle East

Business » Energy | March 6, 2026, Friday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2706

Bulgaria: 98% of High Electricity Bill Complaints Come from Households Using Electric Heating

In Bulgaria, the overwhelming majority of complaints about high electricity bills are coming from households that rely on electricity for heating, particularly through air conditioners, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) reported

Business » Energy | March 5, 2026, Thursday // 13:01 | Viewed: 3311
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