There are close to 2.3 mln consumers with overdue debts to utility companies, according to development ministry data.
As of June, debts overdue for a maximum of 30 days amounted to HUF 21.6 bln and debts overdue for longer than 361 days came to HUF 43.9 bln. Consumers owe a combined HUF 42.4 bln to gas service providers, HUF 35.3 bln to electricity companies and 18.5 bln to district heating companies.