Tag: gas
Economy 23.02.22 | 09:34

Gas prices have gone up 70 percent

Fuel prices have risen 70 percent over the past years, the VMRO-DPMNE party said in a statement. It pointed out to the fact that diesel fuel was sold for 46 denars a liter in April 2020, and 56 denars in April 2021, but now costs 75 denars. That amounts to an increase of 63 percent. Gas spiked from 50...
Economy 16.02.22 | 18:14

Energy crisis: Protest in Bitola against the latest gas price hike

Members of the Bitola Car Club protested today against the persistent gas price hikes. We are negotiating with other clubs in Macedonia to expand the protests into road blockades. We know that the city of Bitola has nothing to do with the price hikes, but we have to start somewhere. It’s not going...
Economy 07.02.22 | 18:51

Inflation watch: VMRO calls for a reduction in the gas excise tax

The VMRO-PDMNE energy commission called on the Government and Parliament to consider abolishing the excise tax on gas, after the latest hike in prices. One of the elements that are not linked to the world markets but influence the gas price is the excise tax. Since 2017, we’ve seen this tax go...
Economy 07.02.22 | 13:45

Gas prices go up again

The RKE energy regulatory commission announced another hike in the gas prices. The two main unleaded blends, Eurosuper BS-95 and Eurosuper BS-98 will go up by 1.5 denars each and reach a price of 81 and 83 denars. Diesel will go even higher – up by 2 denars per liter, to 73.5 denars.
Economy 13.01.22 | 21:53

BEG asks the Government to temporarily take over the management of the company: There is money for gas only until tomorrow

“Balkan Energy” DOOEL Skopje has money to purchase gas until the end of tomorrow, say the company for production of heat, with a proposal for the Government to temporarily take over the management of the company starting tomorrow until the end of the crisis in this heating season. As a socially...
Economy 17.11.21 | 22:39

There is gas until the end of the year, Skopje may be left without heating, 200 million euros are missing

Talking about the energy crisis in the country on the “Top Tema” show on Telma TV, the leader of VMRO-DPMNE Hristijan Mickoski, warned that as of January the whole of Skopje may be left without gas. He pointed out that he received information from relevant sources that TETO has gas until...
World 12.11.21 | 11:35

Hungary caps fuel prices at 1.3 EUR per liter

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that the Government is limiting the price of gasoline at 480 forints, or 1.3 EUR per liter. This is meant to prevent further rise in inflation and the help control the energy crisis that hit Europe. Gasoline and diesel can be sold for less than 480 forints...
Balkans 01.10.21 | 23:23

Hungary and Serbia open their new gas connector

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and the Serbian Police Minister Aleksandar Vulin opened the gas inter-connector that will supply Hungary with gas delivered through the newly built Russian trans-Balkan pipeline. Deliveries begin today, Serbian media reported. Hungary signed a 15 years long...
Macedonia Economy 13.09.21 | 13:52

Gas prices go up by one denar

Gas prices are set to go up by 1 denar per liter,starting on Monday, the Regulatory Energy Commission announced. The Eurosuper 95 gas will go up to 73 denars per liter, while the 98 will cost 75 denars. Diesel prices will remain the same, at 63.5 denars per liter.
Macedonia Economy 15.07.21 | 10:47

Mickoski promises to increase energy production by 60 percent and keep the two main coal plants open until 2040

VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski discussed ways to clean up air pollution in Skopje and lower the spiking energy bills during his meeting with supporters in Gazi Baba yesterday. Mickoski said that the future VMRO led Government will ensure free access to the developing natural gas network for half...
Macedonia Economy 13.07.21 | 11:42

Gas prices went up by 20 percent under Zaev, and the fuel tax will be the final blow to consumers

Fuel prices have gone up 10 denars per liter over the past four years under Zoran Zaev, VMRO-DPMNE said in a press statement. This increase, which added over 20 percent to the price of gas, is before even accounting for the planned new tax that will add 4 denars to liter. These extra funds go to the...
Macedonia Economy 09.07.21 | 19:17

Zaev and Ambassador Pyatt attend the signing of an agreement for a gas connector between Macedonia and Greece

Zoran Zaev and US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt attended today’s signing of an agreement between the economic ministries of Macedonia and Greece for the construction of a gas connector. Zaev insisted that this link will provide gas from the TAP – TANAP pipeline links, as Macedonia currently...
Macedonia Economy 08.03.21 | 13:29

Gas prices go up by half a denar

Gas prices go up by half a denar today, while the diesel price will remain unchanged. The Energy Regulatory Committee set the Eurosuper BS-95 price at 66 denars (1 EUR = 61 denars) and BS-98 – at 68 denars per liter. Diesel remains unchanged at 56 denars per liter.
Balkans 05.01.21 | 16:43

Many injured after a gas explosion in a cafe in Kosovo

A large gas canister explosion ripped through a cafe in the city of Urosevac/Ferizaj in Kosovo, injuring dozens. Local authorities say that four people are in critical condition. Patients were rushed to Pristina for treatment due to the severity of the burns they sustained.
Macedonia Economy 22.11.20 | 11:50

Bocvarski insists that Macedonia will become a regional gas player

Transportation Minister Blagoja Bocvarski claimed that Macedonia will become a major regional player in the natural gas market with the completion of the linkage between its cities and the link to Greece. Macedonia currently has a badly underdeveloped network, with supply from Russia, through Bulgaria,...
Macedonia 27.10.20 | 17:38

Repairs in Bulgaria reduce gas supplies to Macedonia

Bulgaria is reducing gas supplies to Macedonia due to servicing of the pipeline. Macedonia uses Russian gas, transported through Bulgaria, for several stations that warm water used to heat apartments in the capital Skopje, as well as produce electricity and for the needs of several industrial plants....
Macedonia Economy 02.10.20 | 20:44

US push to deliver Azeri and LNG gas to Macedonia

US Assistant Secretary of State for energy resources Frank Fannon met with Macedonian Government representatives today and pushed for connecting Macedonia on a proposed LNG terminal that should be built in Greece. Besides the LNG imports that would come through the terminal planned at the Greek port...
Economy 27.07.20 | 13:16

Gas prices set to rise again

Gas prices are going up again. Starting at midnight, both gas and diesel prices will go up by 0.5 denars per liter. The Eurosuper BS-95 fuel will now cost 61 denars per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 will be priced at 63 denars and the diesel fuel will cost 52.5 denars. Gas prices in Macedonia have been on the...
Economy 26.05.20 | 17:45

Another gas price hike hits consumers

Gas prices will go up by 8,5 percent this evening, the Energy Regulatory Committee decided today. Gas will cost 57,5 and 59,5 denars per liter (1 EUR = 61 denars), which is an increase of 3 denars. Diesel will be sold for 49,5 denars per liter. Despite the global oil glut and record low prices, this...
Economy 27.04.20 | 21:40

While Macedonia hikes the gas tax, other countries are going in the opposite direction

While the Macedonian Government is busy hiking the gas tax, other countries are taking a completely different approach. In the Baltics, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia are cutting their taxes to keep up with the each other. The latest to make the move is Estonia, which will reduce diesel excise duties...
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