Business Forum
| 19 December, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Romania leads EU inflation in November
Romania posted in November in the highest inflation rate in the European Union, according to statistical office Eurostat.
Romania posted in November in the highest inflation rate in the European Union, according to statistical office Eurostat.
Holiday spending is decreasing by about 10% this year compared to 2024, as three-quarters of consumers (77%, up from 69% in 2024) expect higher prices on holiday goods.
Romania faces an economic maturity test, with the key question being whether it can transform current vulnerabilities into reforms and progress.
Romania's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 9.8% in November.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) reached €27.493 billion in the first ten months of this year, increasing by €275.7 million (+1%) compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, commissioned a new aromatics unit at Petrobrazi, following an investment of around €140 million. The unit has a capacity of 150,000 tons per year of toluene and benzene, improving the refinery's production mix and energy efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Romanian construction company Concelex recorded revenues of RON 1.48 billion (€296 million) in 2025, representing a 17 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
Polytrade Global, a Romanian group specialising in energy infrastructure, the supply of electrical equipment, and renewable energy projects, closed 2025 with a turnover of around €21.5 million, a 173% increase on the previous year, and a net profit of €579,000.
Christian Tour debuted on the BVB on 22 June, trading under the ticker symbol TRIP. The listing follows an IPO valued at RON 149 million (€28.4 million), with a 121% subscription rate. It is the first company from the organised tourism sector to debut on the local capital market.
NextPower, a provider of solar and power technology solutions for utility-scale power plants, has launched new solar tracker and foundation technologies designed to simplify installation, increase site flexibility and support the performance of solar projects.