Energoinvest has requested approval for a new wholesale natural gas price in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), proposing a relatively modest increase for the second quarter despite stronger pressure from European markets.
The company has asked the Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry to approve a 4.59% price adjustment, which would set the wholesale price at 442.48 euros per 1,000 cubic meters. Energoinvest stated that the proposed change is limited in scope and is intended to reflect higher procurement costs without fully transferring the burden to the domestic market.
According to the company, the adjustment follows rising purchase prices from suppliers, driven by broader movements in international gas and oil markets. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina remains less exposed than many other countries, as its pricing model is based on long-term contracts and an oil-indexed formula rather than direct exposure to spot market volatility.
Energoinvest also emphasized that it maintained January pricing through March to protect both households and businesses from sudden cost increases. This decision, the company said, helped soften the impact of rapid price changes seen elsewhere in Europe.
Management maintains that the newly proposed increase will have only a limited impact on end-users. For households, the effect is expected to be minimal, particularly as gas demand typically declines during the warmer months. Industrial consumers are still expected to benefit from relatively competitive pricing compared to much of Europe.
The company added that it will continue to actively manage procurement and pricing in order to preserve market stability and ensure reliable supply amid ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets.
