The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission approved the price of natural gas for June in the amount of 64.32 BGN/MWh, excluding prices for access, transmission, excise duty and VAT. At this price, „Bulgargaz“ EAD will sell natural gas to end suppliers and to persons who have been issued a license for the production and transmission of heat energy. For comparison, in May the price was 64.40 BGN/MWh.
The regulator approved the price after an analysis of the current data submitted by „Bulgargaz“ EAD, forming the price of natural gas for June. The price mix includes the entire agreed quantity of Azerbaijani natural gas supplied via the Bulgaria-Greece Interconnector (IGB), in accordance with the long-term contract with Azerbaijan. These quantities cover a significant part of consumption and are important for achieving a favorable price for the blue fuel. Bulgargaz has also provided liquefied natural gas for June under previously concluded contracts with traders, after an organized auction with requirements for a minimum delivery price and a proposed payment method.
The approved price of natural gas includes: the component of the price of natural gas at the entrance to the gas transmission networks, the component for the public supply activity and the cost compensation component covering the costs of Bulgargaz. EAD for storage of quantities in the gas storage facility in “Chiren“, in fulfillment of obligations under the Emergency Action Plan.
The provided quantities cover the commitments of the public supplier for June - to end suppliers and district heating companies, as well as the quantities under bilateral contracts with industrial customers.
The decision of the EWRC to approve the price of natural gas for June 2025 will be published on the regulator's website.