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Foto ilustrativăExperts warn: energy bills could rise by 30% this winter
Energy expert Dian Popescu warns that new electricity contracts will be over 30% higher this winter, due to gas storage problems across Europe.
Foto ilustrativăRomania, last in the EU: 61.4% of Romanians cannot afford a holiday
Romania leads the EU ranking on poverty: 61.4% of the population cannot afford a one-week holiday, compared to the European average of 27.5%.
Energy bills could rise. Expert: three scenarios, the most likely brings a 3-5% increase
Expert Dumitru Chisăliță outlines three scenarios for electricity prices: the most likely one forecasts increases of 3–5%.
Foto ilustrativăThe minimum wage has increased by 125 RON, but inflation cancels out the effect for 1.8 million Romanians
The national minimum wage has been increased by 125 RON, to 2,700 RON, yet the minimum consumption basket for one person exceeds 5,000 RON per month.
Foto ilustrativăMoody's Maintains Romania's Country Rating, Avoiding Downgrade to Junk Status
Moody's agency maintained Romania's sovereign rating at Baa3 on Friday evening, a status that recommends investment, amid the reduction of the budget deficit.
Pharmaceutical factories request no power cuts amid the energy crisis
Drug manufacturers are urging the Government to include them on the list of strategic consumers, alongside hospitals, warning that a power outage can compromise entire batches of medicines.
Foto ilustrativăMoody's to Decide Romania's Credit Rating Today, Following Fitch. Risk of Higher Borrowing Costs
Moody's announces its verdict today regarding Romania's sovereign credit rating. Analysts warn that the economy is in "disguised junk" territory, on the verge of a downgrade.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners increasingly affected by rising prices: money barely covers bills and medication
More and more Romanians, particularly pensioners, say their income is no longer sufficient to cover bills, food, and medication.
Foto ilustrativăFAO warns: food prices could rise again by the end of the year
The FAO's chief economist warns of a possible new wave of food price increases, driven by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine and the El Niño phenomenon.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise this autumn. Bolojan: costly energy imports could influence prices
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that energy imported in the evening, when Romania has a deficit, could lead to higher bills for the population.
Foto ilustrativăPensioners share harsh testimonies about poverty: "The pension is gone within a few days"
Romanians interviewed by Realitatea PLUS describe how small pensions and daily price rises leave them with no money shortly after payday.
Foto ilustrativăElectricity bills could rise: 1,800 MW deficit at peak consumption
Providers could demand higher rates following the energy crisis. Electricity is already more than 50% more expensive than last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics.
Private medical services affected by the decline in Romanians' purchasing power
Entrepreneurs in the private healthcare sector are seeing fewer patients in 2026, with those who do attend increasingly enquiring about services reimbursed through the Health Insurance House.
Bolojan, ahead of the Fitch decision: political instability creates a worrying outlook
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan commented, ahead of Fitch's decision on Romania's credit rating, on the effects of the political instability generated, he says, by PSD.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete: the pay law could trigger an unprecedented exodus of doctors
The former Health Minister warns that the new pay law could reduce the incomes of ICU doctors by 3,000–4,000 RON, putting hospital staff at risk.
Foto ilustrativăEuropeans Most Affected by Energy Bills. Where Does Romania Rank
The International Energy Agency reveals that Europeans have the highest energy expenditure in the world. Romania ranks 34th, with 464 dollars per person in 2025.
Foto ilustrativăHow Much Romanians Save Compared to Germans: An Eightfold Difference, Eurostat Shows
Eurostat: Romanians hold an average of over 5,000 euros in cash and deposits, compared to 41,000 euros in Germany. Romania does, however, have the highest home ownership rate in the EU.
Foto ilustrativăInflation of 10.4% wipes out minimum wage rise: losses of up to 500 RON/month
Price increases are wiping out the effect of the minimum wage rise. Trade unions are calling for 5,000 RON gross, while the average pension remains below the minimum consumption basket.
Foto ilustrativăFood price hikes hit pensioners hard: many buy just a single carrot and an onion
Pensioners say that out of their 1,500 RON pension, half goes to the doctor. Winter provisions will be halved compared to last year, due to prices having doubled.
Eurostat: Romania among EU Member States with the Highest Fuel Price Increases
Fuel prices in Romania have risen by 23.1% compared to last year, according to Eurostat, although petrol and diesel have become cheaper since May.
Foto ilustrativăHealthy Foods Have Risen 36% in Price Across Europe. UN Report Blames EU Agricultural Subsidies
A UN report shows that fruit and vegetable prices have risen due to the way the EU distributes agricultural subsidies, particularly towards cereals and livestock farming.
Foto ilustrativăRomania's public debt could rise to 90% of GDP by 2036
Public debt has reached 61.6% of GDP, and is set to rise to 63.4% by 2027. Experts are warning of a scenario similar to that of Greece.
Foto ilustrativăSmall pensions, high prices: pensioners count every penny at the market
Price rises on food are hitting hard the pensioners on low incomes, who arrive home with nearly empty shopping bags or only the bare essentials.
Dialysis Market in Romania: 1.6 Billion RON in Reimbursements and Three Major Private Players
17,000 Romanians undergo dialysis annually, with the state covering the full cost of treatment. Over 80% are treated at private centres, dominated by three major companies.