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Electricity prices surged dramatically across Europe, with Germany and Denmark seeing increases over 700%. Romania, despite a 17% rise, has the highest rates in the EU. Natural gas prices also reached a four-year high, impacting electricity costs. Economic analyst Adrian Măniuțiu warns of a challenging winter ahead, with potential price hikes affecting consumers. The situation is exacerbated by the shutdown of nuclear reactors in Romania and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The Ministry of Energy is considering extending the state of crisis in the energy sector to manage the situation, but Măniuțiu emphasizes that price caps are not a long-term solution.