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Competition watchdog proposes fuel task force and weekly price index · Temporary restrictions continue on AM Struma and through Kresna gorge · Danube Bridge at Ruse: full closure planned on 4 June for repairs
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Competition watchdog proposes fuel task force and weekly price index · Temporary restrictions continue on AM Struma and through Kresna gorge · Danube Bridge at Ruse: full closure planned on 4 June for repairs
Competition watchdog proposes fuel task force and weekly price index
Bulgaria's competition watchdog is proposing 23 measures for the fuel market, including a national task force under the Council of Ministers and a weekly official fuel index. The index would track pump prices, international benchmarks, margins, stocks, and fuel movement through the supply chain. For drivers, that could make it easier to judge whether pump-price changes follow the market or reflect local pressure. The package also includes stronger supply-chain oversight, a refinery continuity plan, and targeted compensation options if prices spike sharply.
Temporary restrictions continue on AM Struma and through Kresna gorge
On AM Struma in Kyustendil region, traffic toward Blagoevgrad at km 53 is using only the overtaking lane from 20 May until 08:30 on 22 May because of warranty repairs to bridge joints. In Kresna gorge, queues are forming while asphalt is replaced between Stara Kresna and Kresna; traffic there alternates through one lane under signal control. If you are travelling toward Blagoevgrad, Sandanski, or Greece, allow extra time and avoid risky overtakes.
Danube Bridge at Ruse: full closure planned on 4 June for repairs
The road agency says reinforcement work for the new concrete panels on the 320-metre repair section of Danube Bridge at Ruse is complete. On 4 June, the bridge will close to all vehicles: cars will be stopped from 09:00 to 21:00, while trucks will remain stopped until 09:00 on 5 June. The closure is needed for the concrete-joint works to cure properly. Until then, traffic continues in stages, two-way, in the carriageway where crews are not working.
A95 hits €1.51/L — highest level since the Middle East conflict began · Roadworks week 18–20 May: I-1 at Kulata, AM Struma, AM Trakia
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A95 hits €1.51/L — highest level since the Middle East conflict began · Roadworks week 18–20 May: I-1 at Kulata, AM Struma, AM Trakia
A95 hits €1.51/L — highest level since the Middle East conflict began
Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency reports the average retail price of A95 petrol reached €1.51 per litre as of 15 May, up €0.01 from the previous day. It's the highest level since the start of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran on 28 February 2026, when A95 was trading at €1.23 per litre. Over the 28 Feb – 15 May window A95 has risen 22.8% at the pump. Diesel sits at €1.72 per litre as of 15 May.
Roadworks week 18–20 May: I-1 at Kulata, AM Struma, AM Trakia
From 08:00 on 18 May to 08:00 on 20 May, route I-1 Sofia – Kulata at km 442, just before the Kulata border crossing, gets a 200-metre asphalt repair. Traffic runs two-way in the Kulata-bound carriageway at a 30 km/h limit. Over the same 18–20 May window, AM Struma in Kyustendil region sees joint repairs at km 53 in the Blagoevgrad-bound carriageway, plus signage installation at km 66, 67, 70, 71, and 79 between 09:00 and 17:00. On 18 May, 08:30–16:00, AM Trakia between km 102 and 106 in Pazardzhik region clears roadside vegetation — the passing lane toward Sofia is progressively narrowed. Drivers heading south or to Greece should plan extra time.
“Трафикът ще се осъществява двупосочно в платното за Кулата, като скоростта ще е до 30 км/ч.”
“От 18 до 20 май временно ще се променя организацията на движение по участъци от АМ „Струма“”
“В платното в посока София при изпълнение на дейностите поетапно ще се ограничава движението в изпреварващата лента”
Natural gas price on the TTF hub rises near €49 per MWh · I-1 traffic toward Kulata restricted through Kresna gorge, 14–16 May · Pedestrian struck on E-79 near Kresna, traffic restricted
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Natural gas price on the TTF hub rises near €49 per MWh · I-1 traffic toward Kulata restricted through Kresna gorge, 14–16 May · Pedestrian struck on E-79 near Kresna, traffic restricted
Natural gas price on the TTF hub rises near €49 per MWh
June futures for natural gas on the Dutch TTF hub are trading near €48.52 per MWh as of 10:50 Bulgarian time, ICE data show. The session opened at €47.69/MWh after a previous close of €47.66/MWh. In Bulgaria, day-ahead gas on the Gas Hub Balkan platform settled at €47.17/MWh, with the intra-day segment closing yesterday at €47.57/MWh. The drift higher tracks firmer external demand and seasonal supply adjustments.
I-1 traffic toward Kulata restricted through Kresna gorge, 14–16 May
From noon on 14 May to noon on 16 May, traffic toward Kulata on route I-1 through the Kresna gorge near the “Little Tunnel” is restricted while crews resurface a bridge deck just before the tunnel. Drivers are diverted onto the tunnel bypass at a 30 km/h speed limit. The Road Infrastructure Agency asks drivers to slow down, respect the limit, and skip risky overtakes. The southbound route to the Greek border stays open with this temporary detour in place.
Pedestrian struck on E-79 near Kresna, traffic restricted
A driver struck a woman who was crossing road E-79 in Kresna at an unmarked spot with no pedestrian crossing. An ambulance was dispatched and transported the victim. The section is closed and cars are being diverted onto alternative routes. The same corridor is also affected by planned roadworks on route I-1 at the “Little Tunnel”, so drivers heading to the south of the country or Greece should plan extra time on 15 and 16 May.
A95 rises, diesel edges lower as oil moves back near $100 · Summer roadworks begin on Hemus and Trakia motorways · Temporary closures around Samokov and Borovets on May 12 and 13 · Smolyan-Pamporovo road remains disrupted as temporary bypass is discussed
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A95 rises, diesel edges lower as oil moves back near $100 · Summer roadworks begin on Hemus and Trakia motorways · Temporary closures around Samokov and Borovets on May 12 and 13 · Smolyan-Pamporovo road remains disrupted as temporary bypass is discussed
A95 rises, diesel edges lower as oil moves back near $100
Fuel prices in Bulgaria are moving in different directions. According to data cited by Novini.bg, A95 rose by €0.02 per litre over the week, while diesel eased slightly to €1.78 per litre. LPG and methane were unchanged week-on-week. At the same time, bTV reported a fresh jump in global oil prices after renewed tension around the Strait of Hormuz, which could put pressure back on pump prices.
Summer roadworks begin on Hemus and Trakia motorways
Summer roadworks are now affecting major routes. bTV reports two large repairs on Highway Hemus: near the Varna exit, traffic will run two-way in the carriageway toward the city until July 15, while work on a 13-kilometre stretch near Shumen is due to start next week and finish by July 31. On Highway Trakia near Yambol, bridge joints are being replaced, and near Kalotina traffic is running two-way in the lane toward the border.
Temporary closures around Samokov and Borovets on May 12 and 13
Drivers around Samokov and Borovets should expect short but repeated closures on May 12 and 13 because of the Borovets Cup, Kamen Stanchev Cup, and 130 Years Borovets Cup cycling events. Affected roads include Iskar Boulevard, road II-82 toward Borovets, parts of Borovets resort, and routes through Relyovo, Belchin Bani, and Beli Iskar. The closures are temporary and should be lifted after riders pass.
Smolyan-Pamporovo road remains disrupted as temporary bypass is discussed
The landslide between Smolyan and Pamporovo is stable, but the road connection remains difficult for drivers. Regional governor Zarko Marinov said traffic currently uses a narrow forest and agricultural road about 1.5 km long, while surveyors are checking whether it can become an official bypass. Another temporary route above the affected section is also being discussed and, if approved by the road agency and regional ministry, could be built by the end of summer.
Truck fire on Highway Trakia near Plovdiv slows traffic · Construction permit issued for 32-km Hemus highway section · Giro d'Italia closes central Sofia streets May 9–10
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Truck fire on Highway Trakia near Plovdiv slows traffic · Construction permit issued for 32-km Hemus highway section · Giro d'Italia closes central Sofia streets May 9–10
Truck fire on Highway Trakia near Plovdiv slows traffic
A heavy goods vehicle caught fire while in motion on Highway Trakia near the Tsaratsovo junction outside Plovdiv around 14:30. According to novini.bg, the cargo in the trailer was engulfed within seconds, but the driver managed to pull into the emergency lane and two fire brigades extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. The incident caused roughly 1.5 km of congestion in the area.
Construction permit issued for 32-km Hemus highway section
Bulgaria's Regional Development Minister has signed a construction permit for Section 6 of Highway Hemus — a 32-kilometre stretch between Pavlikeni and Veliko Tarnovo, with a 44-month completion deadline. According to Mediapool.bg, Sections 2, 3, and 4 are currently under construction, Section 5 (23 km) awaits protocol signing, and Sections 7 and 8 remain in coordination procedures. Section 9 (11 km) received its permit in February 2026.
Giro d'Italia closes central Sofia streets May 9–10
On May 9 and 10, Sofia will be heavily affected by street closures for stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia, finishing on Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard. According to Mediapool.bg, Tsar Osvoboditel will be closed from 19:00 on May 9 until 06:00 on May 11, while Vasil Levski Boulevard and Tsarigradsko Shose close on May 10 between 12:00 and 21:00. Routes for over 20 public transport lines are changing. On May 10, residents are advised to travel by metro, on foot, or by bike.