Bulgaria’s May Gas Price Set for 14% Cut

Bulgaria 28 April 2025 16:35

The price of BGN 64.95 per MWh for natural gas in May, proposed by state-owned supplier Bulgargaz, is expected to be confirmed with little change by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC). This would mark a nearly 14% decrease compared to April, CE Report quotes BTA

Bulgargaz Executive Director Veselin Sinabov announced the forecast during an open-door EWRC meeting on Monday, noting no objections to the commission’s working group report. Working group leader Milen Dimitrov added that there were no new developments to alter the original proposal.

EWRC Chair Plamen Mladenovski scheduled a closed-door meeting for April 30 at 3 PM to finalize the decision.

Tags

Bulgaria Expands Nuclear Ties

23 May 22:45

Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov emphasized the need for clear, measurable goals in nuclear energy during a meeting with Catherine Cornand, Senior Executive VP of French nuclear firm Framatome.

Bulgarian Journalist Asen Grigorov Dies

23 May 21:00

Renowned Bulgarian journalist Asen Grigorov has passed away after a brief illness, his family confirmed Friday.

Bulgaria, Egypt to Deepen Ties

23 May 17:00

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during his official visit to Cairo, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

70,000 Abuse Reports in Bulgaria

22 May 23:55

In 2024 alone, Bulgaria’s National Center for Safer Internet (NCSI) received 70,000 reports of child sexual exploitation materials being downloaded or distributed from Bulgarian IP addresses.

BTA Reports Progress and Reforms

22 May 23:00

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) presented its 2024 report to the Parliamentary Culture and Media Committee, receiving unanimous approval.

Bulgaria Unveils Major Battery Plant

22 May 18:31

Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov has inaugurated the EU’s largest local power-storage facility near Lovech, Bulgaria, the Energy Ministry announced Thursday.

Generations in Watercolour

22 May 16:00

An exhibition titled “Steps in Time: Generations” opens this Thursday at Sofia’s Arte Gallery, showcasing watercolour works by Vassil Valev, Milko Bozhkov, Svilen Blazhev, and Stanislav Pamukchiev.

Web Report Honors Clean Journalism

22 May 09:00

At the eighth Web Report Clean Journalism Awards, Dir.bg COO Ivan Braykov emphasized the power of ethical journalism, stating that "pure journalism does not scream, it is heard" and cannot be bought.

Terziev: Sofia Is a Cause, Not a Deal

21 May 23:30

Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and reform in a Facebook post on Wednesday, declaring that he was elected to break from corrupt practices, not make backroom deals. "I was elected to stop uncontrolled spending, end old schemes, and restore trust," he wrote.

Bulgaria Expects Green Light for Eurozone Entry

21 May 21:40

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said he expects a positive convergence report from the European Commission on June 4, which could pave the way for Bulgaria’s eurozone accession.

Bulgarian author wins 2025 Vilenica Prize in Slovenia

21 May 20:00

Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov has been awarded the 2025 Vilenica Prize, presented annually at the Vilenica International Literary Festival in Slovenia.

Bulgaria Unlocks EU Funds

21 May 14:00

Bulgaria has fulfilled its final commitment required to unlock over BGN 10 billion under the second tranche of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev announced Wednesday.

Bulgaria’s May Gas Price Set for 14% Cut

Tags

Related articles

Most read

Press Releases

Features