Paradoxul carburanților din România: cea mai ieftină benzină înainte de taxe devine cea mai scumpă la pompă după accize și TVA

Romania has the lowest pre-tax fuel prices in Central and Eastern Europe, yet the highest post-tax prices due to significant taxation. As of July 31, 2026, gasoline costs 1.785 euros per liter, while the pre-tax price is only 0.890 euros. The high taxes, including excise duties and VAT, account for nearly half of the final price, making it the most expensive in the region. This paradox highlights the impact of fiscal policy rather than market conditions on fuel prices. The government collects more from taxes than the entire supply chain costs, leading to higher consumer prices.