With the entry into force in November 2023 of the Law on Compensation of Consumers for Transportation Costs, persons producing petroleum products from crude oil originating in or exported from Russia are required to make monthly contributions to compensate consumers for transportation costs.
The amount of the monthly contribution shall be determined by the Minister of Economy and Industry by the 15th day of the current month according to the formula under Article 1 of the Act.
Since the amount of the monthly contribution is determined on the petroleum products produced on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria from crude oil originating in Russia or exported from Russia, and for the month of July 2024, according to the data received from the Customs Agency, there are no petroleum products with CN code 27 10, produced from oil originating in Russia or exported from Russia, the contribution for the month of July 2024 shall amount to BGN 0 (zero).