According to the traffic police, as of mid-2016, there were a total of 3.2 million cars registered - not including other types of vehicles. The Bulgarian fleet is among the oldest in Europe and unfortunately the old/new ratio continues to favour cars aged 15+.
Consumers use their cars most often to get to their jobs.
Our car has become an invariable cost item. Fuel consumption continues to rise. Since the country's accession to the EU, we have become accustomed to travelling abroad more frequently on holidays and trips. In particular, our expenditure on spare parts, repairs, check-ups, insurance, fees and taxes is also increasing.
Fluctuations in petrol and diesel prices have not ceased. It is no coincidence that when we want to buy a car, we also choose it according to the price of the fuel it will use, so that it will be cheaper for us.
In our country, the number of cars according to the type of fuel they use is as follows:
Petrol: 2 million.
Diesel: 1.65 million.
LPG, CNG: 200 thousand registered
Electricity: 724
One alternative to reduce our fuel costs is to install a gas system.
Experts advise that when choosing such an alternative, first make a complete diagnosis of the vehicle's fuel system, consult with a service and do not bet on the cheap. When it comes to buying a gas system, consumers should be more responsible in their decision to choose a brand and installation.
The leading manufacturers in Bulgaria are upgrading and improving their products - composite private, software, as they realize the responsibility they bear for the security and satisfaction of the end user. That's why you shouldn't always go for the cheap - choose quality to be safe on the road and really reduce your fuel costs.
How much money would you save if you fitted a gas system to your car?
Example:
A passenger car, with an average daily consumption in a large city of 50 km, at average fuel prices as of August 2016
Average fuel consumption in urban conditions: 7 l/100 km
Average urban gas consumption: 8 l/100 km
Average price for liquid fuel: BGN 2.10
Average price for gas: BGN 0.90
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Fuel type |
Daily consumption per 50 km |
Consumption for 1 month (30 days): |
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Liquid fuel |
7,35 BGN |
220,50 BGN |
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Gas |
3,60 BGN |
108 BGN |
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Monthly costs saved when using a gas appliance 112,50 BGN |
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Average price for a quality gas appliance, including installation: 1000 BGN
Period in which the investment for a gas appliance will be paid back from the cost savings: 1000 / 112,50 = 9 months
After the 9th month, you will net a saving of BGN112 each month, and your investment in installing a quality gas appliance will have fully paid for itself from the savings already made.
The more you travel, the more you will save.
If optimising your fuel costs are important to you, you can get further advice and a free consultation with a FOBOS expert on our national helpline +359 897921633 or send us a quick online enquiry.