Expert: The rise in the price of natural gas will continue during the winter months

The rise in the price of gas will be felt in our bills from October 1. We can expect new "price slaps" from the beginning of next year. This is the opinion of energy expert Vasko Nachev. "We can certainly expect more price slaps, unfortunately. And this will happen on January 1, "Nachev told Nova TV.

He recalled that the "natural gas" component accounts for about 70% of heat pricing. However, there was no useful move. "There are 2 huge stones in the swamp. They are connected to one TPP "Maritsa East", the other - "Sofia District Heating". Yesterday, Ms. Fandakova said she would throw a thin rope at her to prevent her from sinking. There is no way for consumers to feel this, because palliative measures cannot radically solve this issue. This is a globally wrong oil and gas policy, "he said.

Regarding the possibility for Toplofikacia Sofia to stop working in the winter, Nachev reminded that the energy system would not be able to bear the load if all consumers switch to heating with air conditioning.

He pointed out as a wrong step of German Chancellor Angela Merkel her announced intentions not to use natural gas by 2040. Another wrong move was the statement of the head of the ECB that the institution will no longer give money in the direction of investments in natural gas.

"This industry requires a lot of investment. With such a statement, you realize how investors are pulling," said Nachev.