Fuel prices in Bulgaria have risen sharply since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, with gasoline increasing by 19.9% and diesel by 38.8%, according to data presented by the National Revenue Agency (NRA). Officials say the price surge has been accompanied by shifting consumption patterns and intensified state monitoring of the fuel market. As of April 14, a liter of A95 gasoline was priced at €1.48, while diesel reached €1.77. Compared with February 28, when the Middle East