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Electricity & gas · Romania
Checked 2026-09-27

🔄 How do I switch electricity or gas supplier in Romania?

The short answer

Your supply does not stop when you switch: the cables, pipes and meter stay the same. Only the company that sends the bill changes.

📜 The rules in Romania

Switching supplier

Switching is free; no fees may be charged. Your new supplier arranges it and the technical switch takes 24 hours via POSF. Early-exit fees are allowed only for fixed-term, fixed-price contracts. You get a final bill within 42 days.

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

Cooling-off period

You can cancel an electricity contract signed away from the supplier's premises or at a distance within 14 days of signing, even if supply has already started.

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

🪜 Step by step

  1. Get your details readyTake your latest bill: meter point number, yearly use, and the end date and notice period of your contract.
  2. Compare offersUse the price comparison below and look at the total yearly cost, not only the price per kWh. Check how long the price is fixed.
  3. Sign with the new supplierIn most countries the new supplier arranges the switch, including notice to the old one. Keep the confirmation.
  4. Check the final billRead your meter on the switch date and compare it with the old supplier’s final bill. Any credit must be paid back.

📇 Who to contact

Comparatorul de oferte-tip ANRE (POSF) officialCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 posf.ro/comparator?comparatorType=electric
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
Autoritatea Națională pentru Protecția Consumatorilor (ANPC)Independent advice for consumersFor advice, template letters and a second opinion🔗 anpc.ro

❓ Questions

Will I be without power when I switch?

No. The physical supply continues; only the contract changes.

Can my old supplier charge an exit fee?

That depends on your contract and on the rules in Romania shown on this page. Fees usually only apply to fixed-term, fixed-price contracts.

Can I cancel a new contract?

Contracts made at the door, by phone or online usually have a cooling-off period. The rules for Romania are on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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