De la pompă la facturile pentru încălzire: prețurile energiei amenință cu un nou val de inflație - Economica.net

Oil prices have risen recently, impacting fuel costs at the pump. Meanwhile, natural gas prices in Europe have reached their highest levels of 2023 due to low stock levels. This situation raises concerns about inflation during winter, especially as Romania's inflation rate had just decreased to 8.2%. Brent crude oil prices hit $97 per barrel amid Gulf tensions, prompting banks to revise their forecasts upwards. Natural gas futures in Europe surpassed €73 per megawatt hour, driven by geopolitical tensions. Despite lower gas reserves, the EU claims it is better prepared for winter than in previous years. However, rising energy costs could lead to increased consumer prices, heightening inflation risks.