Bulgaria: EU green push could drive up fuel prices

The European Commission is preparing a new phase of green legislation that could significantly impact fuel prices across the EU. Following the sharp rise in electricity prices caused by carbon emissions quotas under the “Green Deal”, the Commission now aims to extend the emissions trading system to include the transport and building sectors starting in…

Ukraine: Deputy Energy Minister reports on preparations for winter heating season in terms of accumulation of gas and coal resources

First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Yurii Sheiko took part in the first meeting of the Headquarters for the preparation of the housing and communal services (HCS) and the fuel and energy complex for the autumn-winter period of 2025-2026. The meeting was chaired by Oleksii Kuleba, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine, Minister…

Bulgaria: Bulgargaz proposes July 2025 gas price

At an open session, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) reviewed a proposal submitted by Bulgargaz EAD on June 10, for setting the July sale price of natural gas to end suppliers and licensed heating energy producers. The report from the regulator’s working group, published in advance for transparency, included detailed calculations and supplier…

Bulgaria: Prime Minister backs “Balkan Stream” as EU plots full break from Russian gas

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has reaffirmed that the “Balkan Stream” pipeline remains a functional and commercially viable energy project, despite the latest push by the European Commission to end Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. Zhelyazkov stressed that the pipeline was not politically driven, but rather a well-structured business initiative that contributed significantly to energy security…