The 2024 drought significantly reduced the truffle harvest, driving up prices. This led to checks and penalties for the firms involved.

The drought of 2024 has significantly reduced the truffle harvest, driving up prices, with a kilogram can reach up to thousands of euros. Exports of truffles from Romania are 15-20 tons per month, although the authorized quantity is much lower. The sale of truffles is not strictly regulated, leading to the destruction of wildlife. Penalties have been imposed on companies involved in the unauthorized sale of truffles.