Transport economics

The electronic road tolling system in Bulgaria is almost ready at 70%, said the Austrian company, which is responsible for its construction.

The price of the blue fuel will drop by 0.6%, reported NOVA TV. 

Natural gas has been cheaper starting from July 1. This is decided by the Commission for Energy and Water Regulation. The price of the blue fuel will drop by 0.6%.

There will be no increase in toll taxes in Greece from July 1st. The Athens ministry of transport stopped the rise in prices due to a litigation with the Egnatia Odos highway maintenance company, the BNR said.

The electronic road tolling system for vehicles weighing more than 3,5 tonnes is ready to start operating for technical tests as of 16th of August, Bulgaria's Road Infrastructure Agency said on 25th of June.

The state expects to collect over BGN 1 billion  per year, reported NOVA TV. 

The first tests of the future toll system for trucks and buses started. The demonstration will take place at Lesnovo Airport.

Toll charges will take effect from 16 August and will only apply to vehicles weighing over 3 tonnes and a half. Cars will continue to run with electronic vignettes.

Selling of e-vignettes to stop for two hours today.

Due to a planned update, e-vignette sales services will not be available from 17:00 until 19:00.

The Travel Agency advises drivers who are planning a trip to buy an electronic vignette before this period to avoid penalties.

Due to planned updates and maintenance of the electronic vignette system from 17:00 to 19:00 on May 29, 2019 (Wednesday), electronic vignette buying services will not be available, the Road Infrastructure Agency announced.

It is recommended that customers planning a trip, to buy electronic vignette prior to this period to avoid sanctions.

Due to a planned update, e-vignette sales services will not be available from 5 pm to 7 pm on May 29th

Hristo Kazadjiev predicts gas price growth in the coming months, reported NOVA TV. 
"Bulgaria can import gas from the US at a bargain price and minimize transport costs for the raw material." This is the energy expert Hristo Kazandzhiev in an interview with Darik. He predicts a rise in gas prices in the coming months, DarikNews reports.
 

Nearly 30,000 vehicles were inspected by the National Toll Administration during the holidays from 25 April to 29 April for a paid vignette fee. 1,400 violators were detected, with more than half of them being foreigners, said the press office of the Road Infrastructure Agency.