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Driving in winter can significantly increase costs due to higher fuel consumption, traffic congestion, and additional expenses. Many Romanians rely on their cars for daily activities, making winter driving a financial burden. Cold temperatures lead to inefficient fuel use as engines take longer to warm up, and traffic issues exacerbate the situation, raising fuel consumption by 20-30%. Public transport costs also rise, impacting household budgets. A comparison shows that winter mobility can cost nearly 50% more than in milder autumn months, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in urban infrastructure that worsen during winter conditions.