The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects Bulgaria’s economic growth to slow to 2.5% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027 amid higher inflation, rising energy costs and weaker consumer spending. In its previous forecast, published in December 2025, the Paris-based organisation projected growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.4% in 2027, making the downward revision relatively modest. According to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook report, published today, June 3, higher energy prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East will reduce real incomes and weigh on domestic demand in Bulgaria. Consumption growth is expected to moderate as wage increases and social transfers also lose momentum. [...]