We had a very good time during the transition month for the euro. The increased inflation that we are observing is a result of global trends. This was stated by banker Levon Hampartsumyan to "This Morning" on bTV.
Rounding is when half or one cent is rounded up, if prices increase by 10-20 euros - it is not rounding, added economist at the Institute for Market Economics (IME) Lachezar Bogdanov about the increases.
And he stated that where there is no competition, there is an increase in prices - such as services. He gave an example that there is a price reduction in equipment.
"There are food products that have increased by 10-15%."
He stated that the increase in the price of the consumer basket does not depend on Bulgaria adopting the euro. According to him, there is not that much of a difference in food prices.
The banker commented that there will be a gradual increase in interest rates. And he gave advice: not to take out a loan at the edge of our capabilities, but to leave a buffer.
According to Hampartzumyan, a new budget can be made in weeks.
Introducing a budget into an election campaign would be a big risk. In every large country, the budget is a majority policy, Bogdanov also said.