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The shutdown of reactor 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant has forced Romania to import significant amounts of electricity, leading to increased costs for consumers. On Tuesday morning, national consumption exceeded 7,500 MW, while domestic production was around 5,400 MW, with imports covering about 30% of the demand. Energy prices surged, reaching approximately 400 euros/MWh, with some hourly rates exceeding 3,000 lei/MWh. This situation is expected to result in at least a 20% increase in electricity bills. The price of electricity in Romania is among the highest in Europe, influenced by regional market conditions and production capacities. A technical failure caused the reactor's shutdown, and the timeline for restarting reactor 2 remains unclear, as authorities prioritize resolving the issue with reactor 1.