[size=75:8bsmai32]novinite 1 January 2010

Heating, Gas and Water Price Hikes Come into Force in Bulgaria

New, higher prices of central heating, natural gas and water are coming into force in Bulgaria on January 1.

Following a decision of the Bulgaria State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission from the end of December central heating prices rise by 5% and natural gas prices by 10% from January 2010.

Both of the price hikes are less than expected, with reports earlier in December suggesting a 10% central heating rise and a 18% rise in the price of gas.

Experts say the increase will be reflected in a very minimal way in the consumers’ accounts. For example a household that heats a house of 70 square meters will have to pay BGN 6-7 more monthly.

Natural gas is rising by 10,4% from January 1 and 1000 cubic meters of blue fuel will cost BGN 413,24 euro excluding VAT. Further gas price rises are expected in 2010.

Hikes in water prices have been introduced in fourteen Bulgarians towns.

[size=75:2bpgm0w1]novinite 29 March 2010

Bulgaria Energy Regulator Approves 11% Gas Price Hike

Bulgaria's State Commission for Energy and Water Regulation (DKEVR) gave Monday a green light for 11% gas price increase.

The decision was made during a meeting held behind closed doors. The Bulgarian gas supply company Bulgargaz, wants a 26% price hike while it is expected the cabinet will reduce the DKEVR price increase to 6%.

The Head of DKEVR, Angel Semerdzhiev, announced there is a possibility that the Minister of Economy and Energy, Traicho Triakov, can order a price lower than the one set by the Commission which will keep prices of heating and hot water at the current level or will lead to a very small price increase.

Traikov is on an official visit to Mexico and is expected to announce the 6% price increase upon his return. His Ministry will have to find a way to compensate Bulgargaz for the difference.

The labor unions demand a freeze on the prices, and are backed by the employers, who say a price hike will harm industrial productions using natural gas.

On Friday, Bulgaria’s Deputy PM and Finance Minister, Simeon Djankov, issued an order for the audit of the state natural gas monopoly Bulgargaz over accusations the supplier uses murky methods in determining prices.

Water no problem all my house is run off my well,7 months my bill is zero,just working on the electric now,i will get there


Mike

Solar panels Mike that what you need

I think our bill for about 5 weeks last year was around 27 lev so not bad.

Oddy