Recent statistics reveal a significant downturn in Bulgaria’s energy sector, with electricity production experiencing a notable decrease. In November 2025, the country produced 2,769 GWh of electricity, marking a 12.8% decline from September. This reduction is set against a backdrop of increasing consumption, which rose by 1.5% month-on-month to reach 2,985 GWh, underscoring a widening gap between domestic supply and demand.
The trend is mirrored in the natural gas sector, where consumption surged by 14.2% to 265 million cubic meters, while local production remained stagnant at just 1 million cubic meters. This situation highlights Bulgaria’s ongoing dependence on gas imports to meet its energy needs. Interestingly, when compared to November 2024, gas consumption reflects a decrease of 8.6%, indicating shifting demand patterns over the year.
A year-on-year analysis reveals that electricity production has fallen by 7.9%, while consumption has also dropped by 8.3%. This decline suggests a broader trend of reduced energy demand across the nation compared to previous periods.
<pIn the oil products sector, the figures are equally concerning. Unleaded petrol production plummeted by 39.1%, totaling just 84,000 tons, with consumption also declining by 16.9% to 49,000 tons. Diesel production faced a similar fate, dropping by 35.2% to 173,000 tons, while diesel consumption decreased by 10.9%, amounting to 229,000 tons.
Conversely, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has seen an uptick in usage, with consumption rising by 17.6% to reach 40,000 tons. However, this comes alongside a stark reduction in LPG production—down by 40%, now at just 3,000 tons. This shift further emphasizes Bulgaria’s increasing reliance on external sources for fuel supply.
The solid fuels segment indicates a slight contraction as well; production decreased by 2.2%, totaling 1.564 million tons, while consumption saw a minor dip of 0.7%, reaching 1.627 million tons. These figures suggest that while demand for coal and related fuels remains relatively stable, there is an observable trend towards reduced activity in this area.
The evolving dynamics within Bulgaria’s energy sector highlight critical challenges as the country navigates shifting demands and its reliance on imports for various fuels. As these trends develop, stakeholders across the region will need to consider their implications for energy policy and market stability.
