Romania has recorded the highest consumption growth in Europe, with an inflation of 7.84% in 2025, influenced by the increase in VAT and in the prices of goods and services.
Delia Niculescu
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Romania's economy relies on consumption, with 5.8% growth in 2024, according to Eurostat. Inflation reached 7.84%, with significant increases in food and services. The government increased VAT, and prices rose automatically. The biggest increases were on electricity (+62.97%) and non-food goods. In contrast, some prices fell, such as sugar and potatoes. Price increases also affected services, including transportation and healthcare.
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Date oficiale Eurostat| România are cea mai fulminantă creștere a prețurilor din Europa, la bunuri și servicii
Date oficiale Eurostat| România are cea mai fulminantă creștere a prețurilor din Europa, la bunuri și servicii
România, lider european la scumpiri. Românii, loviți de scumpiri record și taxe crescute în 2025
Raport îngrijorător Eurostat: România a înregistrat o cea mai mare creștere a prețurilor din Europa. Inflația a ajuns la 7,8%
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