The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved a 4.6% MoM increase of wholesale natural gas price to BGN 60.75/MWh (excl. transmission, grid access, excise and VAT) as of August 1, 2024. The commission noted that the contracted quantity of Azeri gas covers 68.7% of consumption for the month, compared to 89.6% last month, which is due to the planned annual repair works of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline. The latter is reportedly the only reason for the monthly gas price increase.