With the initial months following the introduction of the euro, institutional oversight in Bulgaria is gradually shifting from intensive inspections to a more systematic and long-term monitoring framework. Authorities, including the National Revenue Agency (NRA) and the Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo), continue to carry out checks across a broad range of goods and services, with the primary objective remaining the enforcement of regulations and the protection of consumers.

Until August 8, when the requirement for dual price display for goods and services expires, businesses are still obliged to comply with the Law on the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria. This includes fair and transparent pricing practices, correct application of the fixed exchange rate, accurate rounding, and proper presentation of final prices on receipts. Regulatory bodies confirm that enhanced monitoring will remain in place during this period, with penalties applied in cases of non-compliance.

Different institutions continue to operate within clearly defined responsibilities. The CPCo focuses on unfair commercial practices, the NRA oversees accurate reporting of sales and fiscal documentation, the Bulgarian National Bank supervises banking operations and currency exchange activities, while the Financial Supervision Commission monitors the non-banking financial sector.

Authorities also emphasize the importance of public participation in maintaining transparency, noting that citizen reports of suspected irregularities remain a key part of enforcement. According to official data, only around 10 percent of inspections result in identified violations, suggesting generally high levels of compliance among traders. Inspections have covered a wide variety of sectors, with priority given to service industries such as restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms, and retail outlets including clothing, toys, bicycles, pet stores, cosmetics shops, pharmacies, and others.

In addition, consumers are encouraged to monitor price changes through the “How much does it cost” online platform, where retailers and pharmacy chains upload daily prices for around 1,500 products. The system has been collecting data for more than three months, providing ongoing transparency for the market.