Romanian government discusses fuel supply with major companies after Oil Terminal issues

Romanian government officials convened with representatives from major fuel distribution companies to address concerns about market supply, particularly in light of recent transport delays originating from the Oil Terminal. The meeting, held at Palatul Victoria, involved executives from companies including Petrom, Socar, MOL România, Lukoil, Oscar, and Rompetrol. The discussions were led by Cristian Bușoi, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, and Sorin Elisei, the ministry's Secretary General. The primary focus was ensuring a consistent flow of fuel to Romania's domestic stations and storage facilities. According to the government, the participating companies affirmed they possess adequate fuel reserves for the foreseeable future and do not foresee significant supply disruptions. The government stated that the situation was analyzed dynamically, exploring potential interventions within legal frameworks to guarantee continuous market supply. A key challenge identified was the rail transport of fuels from the Oil Terminal to various depots across the country, which has experienced certain delays. However, officials indicated that solutions are being explored to enhance the efficiency of these internal transport routes, thereby ensuring uninterrupted deliveries. These discussions follow closely on the heels of Parliament's adoption of a bill, initiated by the PSD party, to declare a state of crisis in the fuel market. This legislative move includes measures such as reducing excise duty on diesel, limiting diesel exports, capping commercial markups, and imposing super-taxes on exceptional fuel profits, aiming to lower final prices for consumers and businesses.

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There are certain delays in rail transport from the Oil Terminal towards the country's depots, but there are solutions to streamline internal transport, in order to ensure fuel supply at the national level.