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Bulgaria Approves 3% Electricity Price Hike for Households

From Dnevnik · () Bulgarian

Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bulgaria's energy regulator approved a 3.05% increase in electricity prices for households starting July 1.
  • Specific increases vary by provider, with "Elektrohold" customers seeing a 3.14% rise, EVN customers 3.28%, and "Energo Pro" customers 2.53%.
  • The regulator noted that the price hike is below a certain unspecified level, suggesting it is considered moderate.

Bulgaria's energy regulator, the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (KEVR), has approved a 3.05% increase in electricity prices for household consumers, effective July 1. This adjustment will impact customers across different energy providers, with varying percentage increases.

Customers of "Elektrohold" will experience a 3.14% rise in their electricity bills. Those supplied by EVN will see a 3.28% increase, while "Energo Pro" customers will face a 2.53% hike. These figures reflect the specific tariffs and operational costs associated with each provider.

The KEVR emphasized that the approved price increase is below a certain threshold, indicating that the regulator considers the adjustment to be within acceptable limits. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about energy costs and their impact on household budgets.

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Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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