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Bulgaria’s Exports to EU Decline in 2025 as Imports Continue to Rise

Bulgaria recorded a decline in exports to European Union countries in 2025, while imports from the bloc continued to rise, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI).

Business » Industry | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 251

Middle East War Begins to Affect Bulgaria’s Tourism: Industry Hopes for Domestic Tourists

The ongoing war in the Middle East is beginning to cast a shadow over Bulgaria’s tourism sector, with early signs already visible in reservations for the upcoming summer season.

Business » Tourism | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 336

Bulgarian Farm Output Rises Amid Falling EU Prices in Late 2025

In the final quarter of 2025, farm gate prices for agricultural products across the European Union declined by nearly 1.9% compared to the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat

Business » Industry | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 250

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 | 5 hours ago | Viewed: 523

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 | 6 hours ago | Viewed: 512

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 | 8 hours ago | Viewed: 585

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 | 9 hours ago | Viewed: 683

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: 1432

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: 1470

Rising Hunger Risk: Iran War Threatens Crops, Fertilizer, and Fuel

While attention has focused on oil and LNG tankers blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Iran is creating a quieter but equally alarming threat: disruptions to global fertilizer shipments and food imports

Business | March 12, 2026, Thursday // 10:02 | Viewed: 1764

Nearly 25% of Bulgarians Have Tried Quick Loans, Study Shows

A recent study by the Association for Responsible Non-Banking Lending (AONK) shows that nearly a quarter of Bulgarians have used quick loans at least once in their lives. The findings were presented by the organization’s chairman, attorney Nikolay Tsvetko

Business » Finance | March 11, 2026, Wednesday // 15:00 | Viewed: 2746

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: 2905

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: 2157

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: 2140

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: 1736

Milk Crisis in Bulgaria: Consumers Suffer, Producers Barely Break Even

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has highlighted a troubling disparity in Bulgaria’s dairy sector: consumers face some of the highest prices for dairy products in the European Union, while local producers and processors struggle to s

Business » Industry | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 17:22 | Viewed: 2942

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: 2445

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: 4461

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: 2448

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: 2783

Bulgaria Officially Ends Leva Circulation as Euro Transition Reaches Final Stage

Bulgaria has effectively completed its transition to the euro, with the bulk of the leva already withdrawn from circulation.

Business » Finance | March 10, 2026, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2739
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