Prolonging Emergency Intervention in Romania’s Gas Market: Risks to Competition and Consumers

Energy Traders Europe would like to comment on the draft Emergency Ordinance on measures applicable to domestic end customers in the natural gas market from 01/04/2026-31/03/2027, which will replace the existing Emergency Ordinance 06/2025.

Although presented as a continuation of emergency protection, the measure constitutes a structural intervention in a market that has returned to normal functioning and should therefore be withdrawn by the government.

Please find our detailed comments below.