Business Forum • 8 May, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Romania recorded the most significant increase in industrial electricity costs across the EU during H2 2025, according to data released by Eurostat.
While the broader EU market saw average prices for non-household consumers retreat to €18.37 per 100 kWh—a 3.5% decrease compared to H1—the Romanian market bucked the trend with a sharp 15.4% surge.
The divergence highlights a growing disparity between Eastern European energy markets and the rest of the bloc. While 18 EU member states registered price drops, Romania's spike was the highest recorded, followed by Sweden (+9.4%) and Bulgaria (+6.8%).
For medium-sized industrial consumers with annual requirements between 500 MWh and 2,000 MWh, this translates to a significant competitive disadvantage.
The EU-wide downward trajectory has been largely consistent since early 2023, when prices reached a high of €21.51 per 100 kWh.