- 4d ago
Romanian parliament adopts fuel crisis law, cutting diesel excise and limiting exports to bring down pump prices
The Chamber of Deputies voted 293-2 to approve a law enabling temporary cuts in diesel excise duty, export restrictions and a solidarity levy on windfall profits, responding to diesel prices above 10 lei per litre.
- 6d ago
Grindeanu reveals private messages from Bolojan: interim premier sent 11 legislative proposals via phone, refuses official dialogue
PSD president Sorin Grindeanu disclosed that interim premier Ilie Bolojan sent him 10-11 legislative proposals through private messages, while refusing official political dialogue, and warned that PSD will not allow law-breaking under the pretext of current crises.
- 6d ago
Romanian Senate votes fuel crisis extension with flexible excise cut, but drivers may see minimal relief
The Romanian Senate voted on Monday to prolong the state of energy crisis until 31 October 2026 and approved a flexible excise-duty mechanism, abandoning an earlier VAT-cut proposal. The bill now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for final approval.
- Jun 30
Romania's parliament votes on extending fuel price cap on final day before expiration, with fears of sharp price increases
With a deadline of June 30, Romanian lawmakers voted on an amendment to extend the fuel price cap and diesel excise reduction by three months. Former energy minister Bogdan Ivan warns that without the extension, fuel prices could rise as early as July 1.
