Rising Energy Costs Hit Purchasing Power of 74% of Bulgarians
A total of 74% of Bulgarians say higher prices for natural gas, electricity, fuel and other energy resources over the past 12 months have significantly weakened their purchasing power, compared with an average of 60% across the European Union, according to the eighth edition of the European Investment Bank’s Climate Survey. The impact has been particularly severe for 23% of Bulgarian respondents, a share slightly above the EU average of 20%. Bulgaria is also among the countries with the highest proportions of people reporting such a serious effect on their purchasing power. ...
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