Bulgaria will keep regulated electricity prices for households and district-heating tariffs unchanged until 1 July 2027, shielding consumers from the immediate impact of rising natural gas costs. Energy regulator KEVR determined that existing financial reserves and regulatory mechanisms could absorb higher costs without a tariff increase in January. Household prices are therefore expected to stay unchanged through the coming winter.
Gas costs weigh on district heating
Natural gas accounts for more than 60% of district-heating companies’ operating expenses, leaving the sector exposed to the latest increase in European wholesale prices. The government also plans to ensure the Energy System Security Fund has sufficient resources to support mechanisms that stabilise household energy bills.
The policy may be tested if international gas prices remain elevated. Separately, Bulgargaz is seeking additional withdrawal capacity from the Chiren storage facility to reduce its proposed 34% wholesale gas price increase for November. KEVR said existing regulatory instruments should be sufficient to prevent an immediate pass-through of higher costs to households.
