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Energy and Water Regulatory Commission is planning to increase electricity and central heating prices

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The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission is planning a 11.5% increase in the price of electricity for household consumers as of the beginning of 2021.

 Prices of central heating and hot water are expected to increase by 16% in the countryside and by nearly 30% in Sofia. The proposals of the regulator will be discussed on December 15.




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