New prices of gas, district heating and hot water come into force as of Oct 1st

Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission is expected by the end of the day to come up with a final decision on the prices of heating.

The price of natural gas has risen by nearly 14%. According to the regulator's calculations, the prices of heating will rise by between 4% and 9% for different cities. The increase in Sofia will be by 8%.

Taking into account the price rise in April this year, the overall increase will be up to 23% on average for the country, and for Sofia by 16%.

No increase is expected for Rousse, Pernik, Sliven and Gabrovo, because the district heating plants are coal-fired and do not use gas. The price of electricity will also not change.