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Retail sales in Romania decreased by 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026 compared to the previous year. This decline was observed in both non-food and food product sales, as well as fuel sales. In September 2026, retail sales dropped by 2.6% from August, primarily due to reduced fuel and food sales. Year-on-year comparisons also showed a decline in retail sales, with a 1.5% decrease from September 2025. Adjusted figures indicated a 4.9% drop overall for the nine-month period, reflecting similar trends in various product categories.