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Foto ilustrativăNatural Gas Reaches Its Highest Ever Price for September
The price of gas has risen to nearly 360 RON/MWh, 2.5 times higher than in February. European stocks are below the average of previous years.
Gas prices have risen dramatically: record high for this time of year
The price of gas has reached 360 RON/MWh, 2.5 times higher than in February. European stocks are below the average of previous years, and the situation in the Middle East is influencing the market.
Cseke Attila: Without a fully empowered government, Ambulance services and Emergency Reception Units will run out of funding by year's end
The interim Minister of Health has warned that the 2026 budget does not cover all expenditure for ambulance services and Emergency Reception Units, making a budget rectification necessary.
Foto ilustrativăPublic debt could exceed 100% of GDP. Hossu: "Severe impoverishment of the population"
Public debt is now at nearly 62% of GDP, but could exceed 100%. The Cartel Alfa leader warns of a political crisis with severe consequences.
Foto ilustrativăPetrol approaches 10 RON per litre. What analysts say about future prices
Petrol costs 9.73 RON/litre, diesel 10.19 RON/litre in Bucharest. Brent crude has surpassed $97 per barrel, the highest level in the past six weeks.
Foto ilustrativăRomania recorded the largest economic decline in the EU in the second quarter of 2026
Eurostat shows that Romania's GDP fell by 2.0% in Q2 2026 compared to the previous year, the only decline in the EU alongside Ireland.
Foto ilustrativăThe minimum wage of 2,700 RON falls short of the estimated consumption basket of over 5,000 RON
Almost 2 million Romanians on minimum wage are feeling the full force of rising prices. The 125 RON increase from July has been wiped out by inflation.
Foto ilustrativăHidroelectrica Raises Energy Prices by 13%: What This Means for Your Actual Bill
Hidroelectrica is raising the price of active energy from 0.45 to 0.515 RON/kWh from October 2026. The company states that the actual impact on the final bill will be approximately 7%.
Foto ilustrativăMore and more pensioners are taking out loans from the Employees' Credit Union just to make ends meet until the end of the month
The number of loans at Mutual Aid Houses increases monthly. Small pensions force many senior citizens to seek amounts of a few hundred RON.
Foto ilustrativăDaniel Dăianu: Romania risks recession in 2026 due to budgetary correction
The President of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Dăianu, warns that austerity measures could push Romania's economy into recession this year.
Fiscal Council: mild recession possible in 2026, recovery estimated for 2027
The Fiscal Council does not rule out a mild recession in 2026, caused by deficit reduction and an unfavourable international context. Forecasts indicate an economic recovery in 2027.
Hidroelectrica raises electricity prices from October. Who will pay more
Hidroelectrica is raising electricity prices by over 7% for new customers and those with expired contracts, starting from October.
TEZAUR September 2026: interest rates of up to 7.15%, subscriptions until 2 October
The state launches a new TEZAUR edition, with interest rates of 6.20%–7.15% per annum, tax-free. Subscriptions are open until 2 October 2026, depending on the channel.
A new FIDELIS edition has launched: interest rates of up to 7.5% in RON, 6.3% in euros
The Ministry of Finance launched the ninth FIDELIS edition of 2026 on 4 September. Subscriptions can be made until 11 September, with tax-free interest rates.
Foto ilustrativăUtility bills becoming increasingly difficult for Romanians to bear, experts warn
Energy and gas prices are set to rise in the coming period, with families reporting that a monthly bill can reach over 300 RON.
Healthcare spending in Romania exceeded €20 billion in 2024
Health expenditure rose by 18% in one year, to over 108 billion RON. 22% of the funds came directly out of patients' pockets.
Foto ilustrativăDiesel exceeds 10 RON/litre in most cities, despite excise duty reduction
On 3 September 2026, standard diesel costs a minimum of 9.97 RON/litre, whilst petrol starts from 9.55 RON/litre. A full tank of 50 litres comes to nearly 500 RON.
Foto ilustrativăEnergy bills set to rise in 2027: price increases estimated between 5% and 30%
Electricity prices for 2027 are already 12–14% higher than current levels, whilst gas storage facilities are less full than they were last year.
Foto ilustrativăMinimum wage raised to 3,700 RON, but purchasing power has fallen by 8%
Romania is the only country in the EU where the real purchasing power of the minimum wage has fallen, despite the increase to 3,700 RON gross from July.
Eurofound: Romania, the only EU member state where the purchasing power of the minimum wage has declined
The Eurofound report shows that Romania froze its minimum wage in January 2026, making it the only EU country to record a drop of nearly 8% in purchasing power, whilst the remaining member states recorded increases.
Foto ilustrativăWheat, maize, sugar, cocoa: record price hikes. Which food prices are set to rise
August brought the largest increase in agricultural product prices in the last 14 years. Sugar and cocoa rose in price by 20%, and the effects will reach store shelves towards the end of the year.
Foto ilustrativăBasic foodstuffs to become more expensive this autumn: bread, flour, oil, cornmeal, by up to 20%
Specialists are warning of price increases of up to 20% for bread, flour, cornmeal and oil this autumn, amid the drought and energy crisis.
Budget deficit reduced to 2.34% of GDP, but Nazare warns: "There is no reason for complacency"
The Finance Minister announces a reduction in the budget deficit to 2.34% of GDP in the first 7 months, but warns that interest payments have exceeded 40 billion RON.
Romania had 19.04 million inhabitants on 1 January 2026, the population continues to decline
INS: Romania's population fell by 1,829 people in one year. Immigrants outnumbered emigrants, but not enough to offset the natural decline.