Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (KEVR) is continuing its annual review of utility tariffs, with public consultations scheduled on proposed electricity and district heating prices that would be in effect from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. According to the regulator’s draft calculations, households are expected to face only moderate increases in utility bills, as authorities seek to limit the impact of rising energy costs on consumers.
Under the proposal, household electricity prices would rise by an average of around 3 %, while district heating tariffs are projected to increase by an average of 4.58 %. The planned adjustments differ among electricity suppliers, reflecting variations in their operating costs and market conditions.
Customers served by Electrohold Sales would see their electricity prices increase by 3.11 %, while consumers supplied by EVN Bulgaria Elektrosnabdiavane are expected to face a slightly higher adjustment of 3.24 %. Meanwhile, customers of Energo-Pro would experience the smallest increase, with prices rising by 2.38 % under the regulator’s proposal.
The draft tariffs are significantly lower than the increases requested by energy companies earlier this year. In submissions filed at the end of March, district heating operators sought an average price hike of 30.65 %, citing higher operational and energy costs. However, KEVR’s current proposal limits the increase to just 4.58 %, substantially reducing the burden on households.
The regulator’s approach highlights an effort to strike a balance between maintaining the financial stability of utility providers and protecting consumers from steep increases in energy expenses. If approved following the public consultation process, the new tariffs will take effect at the beginning of July 2026 and remain in force for the following twelve months.
