Bulgaria imposed a transit tax on Russian gas, triggering tensions with Hungary and Serbia, who rely on the supplies, while Bulgaria defends the move as a way to create competition and boost revenue.
Bulgaria's government has defended its decision to impose a new tax on Russian gas transiting through the country as Hungary and Serbia -- which rely on supplies from Moscow -- vowed to respond to the move, which they called a “hostile” step. Bulgaria imposed a tax on Russian gas transit in the amount of 20 leva $10.80 per megawatt-hour last week, prompting reactions in Budapest and Belgrade, which receive Russian gas through Bulgaria.
“Hungary and Serbia will harmonize their positions and respond adequately to this controversial decision of Bulgaria.” In separate comments, Szijjarto said that Bulgaria’s decision was “a hostile move because it has the potential to jeopardize the security of energy supplies for other countries.
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