Romania is moving toward declaring a crisis situation in the oil and petroleum products sector as pressure on fuel costs continues to mount. The Government is preparing a set of short-term interventions aimed at limiting the impact of global geopolitical tensions on domestic fuel prices.
One of the main measures under consideration is an emergency ordinance to cap commercial margins on gasoline, diesel, and related inputs across the supply chain. At the same time, companies may be required to obtain prior approval from relevant ministries before exporting or transferring fuel within the EU, in an effort to protect domestic supply.
These measures are expected to remain in place for six months, with the option of extension if market instability persists. Authorities are also considering a temporary reduction in biofuel blending requirements in gasoline to help ease price pressures for consumers.
In parallel, officials are working on broader efforts to strengthen supply security, including diversifying import routes for crude and refined products and restarting operations at the Petrotel refinery. Notably, there are currently no plans to restrict fuel consumption.
Fuel prices remain relatively high, with petrol averaging around €1.61 per liter and diesel close to €1.69 per liter. To mitigate the impact, the Government has expanded financial support schemes, allocating additional funds to assist transport operators and farmers coping with rising diesel costs.
