Romania has the highest electricity price in Europe relative to purchasing power, two to three times higher than in other European countries.

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The assertion that Romanian electricity prices relative to purchasing power are 'two to three times higher than in other European countries' is a significant exaggeration. Eurostat data for H2 2025 shows Romania at 49.52 PPS per 100 kWh, compared to Czechia at 38.65 (ratio 1.28) and Poland at 37.15 (ratio 1.33). The AEI confirmed Romania's nominal price is only 21% above the EU average.

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• The claim omits that Romania's electricity price in PPS (49.52) was only about 1.28 times higher than Czechia (38.65) and 1.33 times higher than Poland (37.15) — nowhere near the claimed factor of 2–3. The AEI report of May 2026 confirmed Romania's burden is only 21% above the EU average, not 100–200% above.
• The MEP likely drew on Eurostat data for the second half of 2025, published in early May 2026, which was available before the session date of 2026-05-20.
• The claim refers broadly to 'other European countries' without specifying which ones. Even if comparing to the very cheapest EU member states, the ratio would not consistently reach 2–3 times for most countries.

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• PrimaryEurostat Statistics Explained – Electricity price statisticsIn the second half of 2025, electricity prices based on PPS were highest in Romania (49.52 PPS per 100 kWh), Czechia (38.65) and Poland (37.15). The lowest were in Malta, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
• PrimaryEurostat News – EU household electricity prices stable in 2025In the second half of 2025, average electricity prices for households in the EU remained largely stable, with a slight increase to €28.96 per 100 kWh. Romania recorded the highest increase (58.6%) compared with H2 2024.
• SecondaryBusiness Forum – Romania tops EU in real electricity price burden (AEI report)Romania ranks first in the European Union for the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal value 21% above the European average, according to the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).