Romania has extended its 25% excise-duty reduction on standard diesel through 15 October, maintaining tax relief as higher international prices feed into transport and logistics costs.
The temporary measure leaves excise duty at approximately €400 per 1,000 litres. The reduction is worth about €133 per 1,000 litres, equivalent to roughly €0.133 per litre before any related tax effects.
The latest government assessment showed international diesel quotations 63.7% higher and average Romanian retail diesel prices up 35.01% against the comparison levels used in the assessment.
Support is reviewed every two weeks under Law 162/2026.
The same 25% reduction applied throughout September, following a 20% cut during the second half of August.
The extension limits part of the cost increase facing diesel users, but its short duration leaves transport operators uncertain about fuel expenses beyond mid-October.
