Deși are rafinării, România importă masiv carburanți: Deficit istoric

Romania's trade deficit in crude oil and petroleum products reached €2.52 billion in the first half of 2026, a 41.6% increase from 2025. Despite having refineries, the country has shifted from a surplus in refined products to a significant deficit. The decline in domestic refining capacity, particularly due to the shutdown of several refineries, has led to increased imports. Major suppliers include Turkey and Saudi Arabia, with rising transportation costs exacerbated by geopolitical tensions. The Association for Intelligent Energy calls for a national plan to ensure refining security, emphasizing the need for minimum processing capacity and diversified supply routes.