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Electricity & gas · Romania
Checked 2026-09-27

🏛️ Is there a regulated or capped energy price in Romania?

The short answer

In some countries the state or the regulator sets or caps the price households pay. In others, prices are free and you compare offers.

📜 The rules in Romania

Regulated price

Supply prices are set by the market, not by ANRE. The last capping scheme covered electricity until 30 June 2025 and gas until 31 March 2026. Households can ask for universal service.

Plafonare prețuri (OUG nr. 6/2025) – expirată 🔗 posf.ro
Official source: anre.ro · Checked 2026-09-27

The market

All households can choose their electricity and gas supplier and switch as often as they like, free of charge. The switch is done online through ANRE's POSF platform.

Official source: anre.ro · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what appliesThe situation in Romania is described below.
  2. Compare with offersEven where a regulated price exists, market offers can be cheaper or dearer. Compare before you decide.
  3. Watch for changesRegulated prices are usually reviewed at fixed moments. Check the official source.
  4. Ask the regulatorFor questions about how the price is set, contact the regulator.

📇 Who to contact

Autoritatea Națională de Reglementare în Domeniul Energiei (ANRE)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 021.9782🔗 anre.ro
Comparatorul de oferte-tip ANRE (POSF) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 posf.ro/comparator?comparatorType=electric

❓ Questions

Who sets the price?

See the explanation for Romania on this page.

Can I go back to the regulated price?

That depends on national rules. Check the official source on this page.

Why is my bill higher than the cap?

A cap may apply to the unit price or a typical bill, not your total. Taxes and your use also count.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

🧭 Is this still correct?

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