Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski addressed questions following the formal signing of financing agreements for the Kriva Palanka-Deve Bair segment of Corridor 8, making a specific statement regarding the national energy sector. Mickoski confirmed that the government is not contemplating an increase in the price of electricity. Instead, he detailed the development of a strategy aimed at either reducing current rates or enhancing the free tariff structure.
This approach, he noted, distinguishes Macedonia from several other European countries that are planning rate hikes. During his address, Mickoski emphasized that the nation is actively managing several complex challenges that have placed pressure on electricity pricing, including the situation in the Pirik Gorge and the current levels of the Danube River. To reassure the public and stakeholders, the Prime Minister provided data on the country’s resource reserves.
He stated that current water accumulations, measured at the conclusion of the watering season, stand at approximately 70 percent. Furthermore, he indicated that the country maintains reserves of nearly 500 gigawatt-hours of energy. The statements from Mickoski underscore a commitment to maintaining energy affordability despite external pressures.
By outlining proactive measures—such as exploring tariff adjustments and highlighting robust energy reserves—the administration sought to stabilize market confidence regarding the cost structure of essential utilities.
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