Rising Gas and Oil Costs Signal Inflation Risks for Bulgaria in Q2 2026
BNR
Rising tensions in the Middle East are already putting pressure on global energy markets, and economists warn that Bulgaria is likely to feel the impact through higher inflation in the second quarter of 2026, BNR reports. On Monday, March 9, European natural gas futures surged by 30% to over 69 euros per megawatt-hour, marking the highest level since early 2023. The spike comes after last week’s 67% rise, reflecting continued market uncertainty as winter draws to a close with EU gas storage
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