Natural gas and cooking oil suffered the highest price increases in the past year, while the only reduction was noted in air transport services, according to data of the National Institute for Statistics (INS) published on Monday.In the November 2020 - November 2021 interval, the prices for natural gas have increased by 49.42 pct, cooking oil - 28.17 pct and fuels - 25.55 pct.In what regards food, in the past year the highest price increase was noted in cooking oil - 28.17 and potatoes - 22.55 pct, with no price decreases recorded.On the other hand, since the beginning of this year, the price of cooking oil increased by 25.47 pct and potatoes by 19.61 pct, without price decreases recorded.In the non-food items category, the past year saw the highest price increases in natural gas - 49.42 pct and fuels - 25.55 pct, without price decreases recorded.Electrical energy saw price increases in November compared to the same month of last year and the start of the year by 8.14 pct, and compared to the previous month, the price decreased by 12.2 pct.In the case of services, the highest increases were noted in other services (plus 7.01 pct), water, sewerage, sanitation (6.88 pct) and postal services (5.53 pct). Air transport services were cheaper by 0.94 pct.Since the beginning of the current year, the highest increases in prices were recorded in water, sewerage, sanitation (7.09 pct), other service (7.02 pct) and postal services (5.53 pct). Air transport services were cheaper by 21.85 pct.The annual rate of inflation dropped to 7.8 pct for November 2021, from 7.9 pct in October, given that non-food items recorded price increases of 10.49 pct, food items - 6.10 pct, and services - 4.09, according to data published on Monday by the National Institute for Statistics (INS).
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
