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No big rise in electricity prices expected after end of moratorium

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The new chairman of the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission, Stanislav Todorov, does not expect a significant rise in electricity prices for households after the moratorium is lifted. However, he did not make any predictions, as he needed more data and details. Todorov pointed out that the higher costs of energy distribution companies have been neutralized and therefore there would be no dramatic changes in the price. Stanislav Todorov added that the decision to lift the moratorium on electricity, heating and water prices wouldbe taken by parliament and that the commission could support this decision with the necessary analyzes.




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