In October 2025, Bulgaria’s energy sector demonstrated notable growth, with electricity production rising by 8.1% from September to reach 3,175 GWh. This surge in production was accompanied by an even more pronounced increase in electricity consumption, which soared by 23.6%, totaling 2,940 GWh. When compared to the same month in the previous year, electricity production and consumption saw annual increases of 9.3% and 12.7%, respectively.
The natural gas market also showed significant activity during this period. Consumption of natural gas surged by 29.6% month-on-month, reaching 232 million cubic meters. In contrast, production levels remained stagnant at 1 million cubic meters. Year-over-year comparisons indicate a consumption increase of 5.9% when juxtaposed with October 2024 figures.
Shifts within the fuel sectors revealed mixed outcomes. The production of unleaded petrol experienced an 8% decline, resulting in a total output of 138,000 tons, while its consumption fell by 13.4% to 58,000 tons. Conversely, diesel production saw a minor decrease of 4%, totaling 267,000 tons, yet diesel consumption increased by 6.2%, reaching 257,000 tons. Additionally, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) faced a reduction in both production and consumption; production dropped sharply by 16.7% to just 5,000 tons, while LPG consumption decreased slightly by 2.9% to 34,000 tons.
This data illustrates a dynamic energy landscape in Bulgaria as the country navigates increasing demand for electricity and fluctuating trends across various fuel types. Stakeholders within the energy sector will need to adapt strategies accordingly in response to these evolving market conditions.
