Electricity bills could rise this autumn. Bolojan: costly energy imports could influence prices

Electricity bills could become even more burdensome this autumn, at a time when many Romanians are already struggling with high prices. Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan acknowledged, according to Realitatea PLUS, that energy purchased through imports during peak consumption hours could be reflected in the amounts paid by consumers.

The explanation lies in a daily energy deficit: every evening, between 19:00 and 23:00, Romania does not have sufficient domestic production to meet its consumption needs. During this period, the country is forced to purchase electricity from abroad, at prices higher than those achieved through local production. According to Bolojan, these additional import costs could ultimately find their way into people's bills.

The interim Prime Minister maintains, however, that any tariff increase should not be particularly significant. Even so, many Romanians are already paying up to 100 RON more on their bills than before. A further price rise would place additional strain on household budgets.