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Romania's electricity prices have surged to 323 euro/MWh, the highest in Europe except for Serbia, due to chronic market issues. The country faces severe interconnection deficits, limiting access to cheaper energy from other regions. Additionally, reliance on expensive gas and emergency imports exacerbates the situation, especially with the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant offline. The excessive dependence on the spot market has led to speculative pricing, further straining the economy. Without significant investments in storage and stable production, high prices are expected to persist this winter.