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In the first nine months of 2026, Romania's retail trade volume decreased by 4.6% compared to the same period in 2025. This decline was observed in both unadjusted and seasonally adjusted figures. Sales of non-food products fell by 5.4%, while food, beverages, and tobacco sales decreased by 4.0%. Fuel sales also saw a decline of 3.8%. In September 2026, retail sales dropped by 2.6% from August, primarily due to a significant decrease in fuel sales. Year-on-year comparisons showed a 1.5% decline in retail sales from September 2025, with notable drops in fuel and food sales, although non-food sales slightly increased by 0.2%.