Production of electricity in Bulgaria in May decreased by 17.8% compared to April, to 2,518 GWh, while consumption of electricity decreased by 8.5% on a monthly basis and amounted to 2,473 GWh, according to data published by the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute.
Consumption of natural gas in May decreased by 29.2%, to 150 million cubic meters, while its production remained the same and amounted to 1 million cubic meters.
Compared to May 2022, production of electricity decreased by 30.5%, while consumption rose by 0.7%. Consumption of natural gas decreased by 25% compared to May 2022, while its production dropped by 50%.
