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11 September 11:16

Electricity prices increased by 65.73% in August compared to the previous year.

Ana-Maria Tapescu

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In August 2025, electricity prices recorded the highest increase, with 65.73% compared to the previous year, followed by fresh fruits and hygiene services. Price increases were influenced by the liberalization of the energy market and the increase in VAT. Mugur Isărescu anticipated a peak in inflation in September, followed by a gradual absorption of economic shocks.

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Energia electrică s-a scumpit cel mai mult în luna august, cu 65,73% în ritm anual, potrivit Institutului Naţional de Statistică

Institutul Național de Statistică: În luna august, facturile la energie au crescut cu 65% față de 2024

Explozie de prețuri: energia electrică s-a scumpit cel mai mult în august, cu peste 65%

Cea mai mare scumpire din august, plus 65,73% în ritm anual. Top 3 creşteri de preţuri - date oficiale inflaţie INS - Economica.net

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In October 2025, inflation was 9.8%, after two months of stagnation at 9.9%. Price increases were recorded for food, non-food goods, and services.

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Current Affairs

Romania dropped in the spot energy market ranking, reaching 6th place in September, but returned to 3rd place in October, with rising prices.

Current Affairs

The Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), Mugur Isărescu: "The annual inflation rate accelerated in the third quarter of 2025 due to the following factors: the caps on electricity tariffs have been removed, VAT rates have increased, and the level of excise duties has risen."

Economy

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