The Minister of Energy, Virgil Popescu, stated on Wednesday evening that the information according to which the fuel price reached 11 lei / liter left the MOL petrol station network, and "if they had been more careful, this would not have happened".The official previously wrote on his own Facebook page that Romania has no problem with refueling at gas stations, and Romanians should not panic and queue, because stocks are sufficient."Romania has no problem with the supply of fuel to petrol stations. Today I had working meetings with representatives of Rompetrol and OMV Petrom and I received assurances that there are sufficient stocks of petroleum products and will ensure deliveries to customers. At the same time, I want to convey to Romanians they should not panic and queue up. We have enough stocks!", Popescu claimed.In the same context, the Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca ordered the beginning of extensive controls at the petrol stations, announced also the spokesman for the Government, Dan Carbunaru."There are no real reasons for accelerated price increases in Romania. Our country has sufficient fuel stocks. Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca has ordered the start of extensive inspections at petrol stations. The Romanian Government will not allow any attempt of market speculation", said Carbunaru. According to Virgil Popescu, the minster of Energy, due to problems at a refinery in Hungary, MOL has a shortage of fuel on the Romanian market. The company has already increased the price of fuel for transport fleets to over 10 lei per litre for diesel, minister Popescu told DIGI24 TV station.
The Romanian Parliament's Chamber of Deputies greenlit a request from opposition parties Alliance for the Union of Romanians (or AUR), SOS Romania, and the Party of Young People (or POT) to establish an inquiry commission into the October 17 explosion at the residential building in southern Bucharest. Three people died in the blast, which was […]
Two new studies centering on Romanians’ purchasing habits in connection with the yearly discount event known as Black Friday show a starkly different image compared to previous years. The findings suggest Romanians traded impulsivity for strategic planning. According to the latest Cargus survey conducted among 1,036 urban respondents, seven in ten Romanians are tracking desired […]
Colorful foliage, tranquil surroundings, and plenty of nature to explore: from mountain towns to wine-country escapes, we've selected below several options for an autumn break. Buzău Land This area, located in the southeastern part of the country, in the Carpathian bend, has been a UNESCO Geopark since 2022. It's a completely rural area that offers […]
Beyond Business School, founded by serial entrepreneurs Andra Ghibuțiu and Grégoire Vigroux, today announced the launch of the 3rd edition of its executive program in Bucharest. Designed for ambitious professionals ready to accelerate their careers, the program combines internationally accredited courses, hands-on business training, and direct access...
The sound of jazz will once again fill Oradea this November as the ORA Jazz Festival returns for its sixth edition, bringing together artists from across Europe and beyond. The festival will take place between November 14 and 16 at the Oradea State Philharmonic and the Sion Neolog Synagogue. This year’s edition features performers from […]
Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări announces the appointment of Codruța Furtună, currently Sales and Distribution Director, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The nomination has been approved by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and will be registered with the National Trade Register Office. Codruța Furtună will continue to oversee the Sales and Distribution area in Allianz-Țiriac, playing a key […]
