Daily price pressure on the market has become the main reason for urgent government intervention. According to data from the specialized platform Fuelo, the rise in fuel prices continues, with diesel continuing to reach new peaks and already hitting 1.94 euros per liter after another jump of 2 euro cents within a single day. At the same time, gasoline remains relatively more stable at around 1.67 euros per liter. According to Plovdiv media, the sharp price hike is already forcing many drivers and elderly people to limit their travel, as the differences in rates at gas stations have reached over 10 euro cents per liter in just a few days.

To counteract these trends, the government is finalizing an anti-crisis package of measures aimed at curbing galloping prices. Social Minister Natalia Efremova specified that the support will be implemented on two fronts, with financial assistance going both to the sectors most squeezed by the price hikes — primarily agriculture and transport — and to vulnerable low-income families through direct targeted aid.

The planned anti-crisis measures and potential transport subsidies will directly affect the travel expenses of households in Burgas and the surrounding region.

However, the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) warns that expensive fuel is fueling general inflation, affecting all goods and services. Union leader Plamen Dimitrov emphasized the need for protection for over 1.4 million Bulgarians living below the poverty line of 443 euros. According to CITUB, the state's safety net must necessarily include subsidies for public urban and intercity transport to prevent an increase in ticket and pass prices, which is of critical importance for working people and socially disadvantaged citizens.