Emergency Ordinance in the Fuel Market: 36-Bani Excise Cut and the New Solidarity Tax at the $75 Threshold — NRG-IA

What Happened: The Government's Fiscal Intervention The Government has officially adopted an Emergency Ordinance designed to mitigate the price shock at gas stations. Under the new regulations, the diesel excise duty is reduced by 30 bani per liter (equivalent to 36 bani including VAT). Concurrently, the legislative act establishes a solidarity tax applicable to oil-producing companies in Romania, which is automatically triggered when the Brent crude oil quotation exceeds the threshold of $75 per barrel. Parallel to government decisions, the free market generated a major anomaly: at Rompetrol stations, premium diesel saw a massive price drop, falling well below the 10 lei/liter mark and ending up being sold at a lower price than standard diesel. Why It Matters: The Limits of State Intervention and Import Pressure Although the excise cut offers immediate relief to consumers, experts warn that the government's measure clashes with international market realities. Fiscal consultant…