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Romania Energy Watchdog May Keep Household Power Prices Unchanged In Jan

Romania’s energy regulatory authority ANRE on Wednesday said it will most likely keep household electricity prices unchanged as of January 1, though electricity producers and distributors requested price increases on lower consumption.
Romania Energy Watchdog May Keep Household Power Prices Unchanged In Jan
11 nov. 2009, 13:14, English

„Power consumption is seen down 9% on the year in 2009, and similar to this year’s level in 2010,” said Viorel Alicus, a director with ANRE.

He mentioned, however, some power suppliers and distributors have asked for a price decrease. Alicus added that making such requests is a regular practice.

Asked if household prices will be modified from January 2010, Alicus said electricity prices will most likely be maintained, but there are small chances for a decrease or increase.

End-October, caretaker Prime Minister Emil Boc said ANRE will not change household gas and electricity prices in 2010.

ANRE head Petre Lificiu told MEDIAFAX end-September that the authority plans to keep prices at the current level until April 1 at least.

In July, ANRE cut gas prices by 5% after a previous 3% cut on May 1. Household electricity prices were kept unchanged in 2009.