Bulgarian MPs approved on 16 December a motion to freeze electricity, central heating and sewerage prices at their current levels until 31 March 2022. The moratorium will enter into force after its publication in the State Gazette.
The amended version passed on December 16 with 132 votes in favour, four against and two MPs abstaining.
Several proposals, including dismissing the moratorium altogether and reducing value-added tax to compensate for the increased electricity prices, were rejected by MPs.