Traian Băsescu: Prețurile petrolului „încă sunt bune”. Statul român trebuie să taie cheltuielile și sporurile • Newsweek România

Traian Băsescu emphasizes that current oil prices in Romania are still favorable compared to future projections. He predicts that international oil prices may exceed $120 per barrel if the Saudi pipeline remains closed. Băsescu highlights the challenges Europe faces due to a lack of oil from the Gulf and suggests that Romania's best chance for oil supply lies with Kazakhstan. He calls for the Romanian government to cut public spending and prioritize resources to mitigate the impending economic shock.