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Bulgaria

Europe

Moderate

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Bulgaria

Moderate

AI Analysis · Updated daily

Bulgaria faces moderate energy security risks, heavily reliant on oil imports (95%) though with no direct Hormuz exposure. Gasoline prices have surged to $1.68/L, and the Lukoil refinery in Burgas is under sanctions pressure, complicating supply. The country maintains 72 days of oil reserves, offering some short-term stability. The outlook suggests continued price volatility and potential supply chain adjustments as the conflict persists.

$1.68

Gasoline /L

+31.2% vs pre-war

72d

Reserves

10 weeks

+9.5%

Food Inflation

Risk: moderate

95%

Oil Imported

Hormuz: none

Fuel Prices

USD primary · BGN (лв) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

Gasoline

$1.68/L

лв2.81/L

+31.2% vs pre-war

Diesel

$1.55/L

лв2.59/L

+34.8% vs pre-war

LPG / Autogas

$0.92/L

лв1.54/L

Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)

$1.18/L

лв1.97/L

Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.28/L · Diesel $1.15/L · Current prices are 31.2% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Pre-war baseline

Iran war starts (Feb 2026)

BGN · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves

72days

10 weeks

2.4 months

Moderate — Under 3 months

Source: IEA/EIA

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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)

18days

3 weeks

0.6 months

Low — Under 30 days

Source: Estimated from strategic reserves

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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency

95%

of total oil consumption

Hormuz Exposure

None

Strait of Hormuz risk

Food Import Dependency

25%

of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change

+50%

vs pre-war (Feb 2026)

Food Inflation (YoY)

+9.5%

year-on-year CPI food

Food Security Risk

Moderate

FAO / WFP assessment

News: Bulgaria

Bulgaria fuel costs - Travel And Tour World

Bulgaria fuel costs  Travel And Tour World

Google News·4h ago

Olive oil, virgin in Bulgaria Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity - The Observatory of Economic Complexity

Olive oil, virgin in Bulgaria Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity  The Observatory of Economic Complexity

Google News·16d ago

Bulgaria's Energy Minister Demands Elimination of Gas Intermediaries - Novinite.com

Bulgaria's Energy Minister Demands Elimination of Gas Intermediaries  Novinite.com

Google News·2d ago

How cheap solar sparked Bulgaria’s energy storage boom - Renewables Now

How cheap solar sparked Bulgaria’s energy storage boom  Renewables Now

Google News·9d ago

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria. Risky candidate wins - Defence24.com

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria. Risky candidate wins  Defence24.com

Google News·6d ago

Bulgaria's Energy Minister opposes using country's emergency fuel reserves - БНР Новини

Bulgaria's Energy Minister opposes using country's emergency fuel reserves  БНР Новини

Google News·12d ago

Bulgaria plans scheme to subsidize electricity prices for businesses - Balkan Green Energy News

Bulgaria plans scheme to subsidize electricity prices for businesses  Balkan Green Energy News

Google News·25d ago

Bulgaria utilities regulator raises gas prices by 5.1% for April - The Sofia Globe

Bulgaria utilities regulator raises gas prices by 5.1% for April  The Sofia Globe

Google News·27d ago

Azerbaijan plays a key role in strengthening Bulgaria's energy security – former deputy minister - azərtac

Azerbaijan plays a key role in strengthening Bulgaria's energy security – former deputy minister  azərtac

Google News·9d ago

Energy Minister Traikov Asks for Faster Work on Westinghouse Project in Bulgaria - БТА

Energy Minister Traikov Asks for Faster Work on Westinghouse Project in Bulgaria  БТА

Google News·24d ago

Government Response

Moderate response

Last updated: April 2026

Lukoil Neftochim Burgas refinery operating on non-Russian crude
Emergency crude import from Greece and Turkey
Household energy subsidy of BGN 300 for vulnerable consumers
EU solidarity mechanism invoked for emergency gas supply

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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate

Jet fuel prices have risen ~38% above pre-war levels globally. Expect fuel surcharges on most international routes. No specific disruption data available for this country.

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