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UTILITY PRICE INCREASES FOR 2010 |
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Monday, 01 February 2010 |
New, higher prices for central heating, natural gas and water come into force in Bulgaria on January 1st.
Following a decision of the Bulgaria State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission from the end of December, central heating prices rose by 5% and natural gas prices by 10%. However, 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 1st and 1000 cubic meters of blue fuel will cost BGN 413.24 excluding VAT. Further gas price rises are expected in 2010. Meanwhile, increases in water prices have been introduced in fourteen Bulgarians towns. |
