Energy Prices

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Romania Senate Passes Fuel Bill Cutting Diesel Excise by 300 Lei per 1,000 Liters

Romania's Senate adopted a six-month fuel-market bill that would cut diesel excise by 300 lei per 1,000 liters, apply 19% VAT to gasoline and diesel, cap markups and restrict diesel exports. It is not yet law.

PanoramaDigest EditorsJul 27, 20265 min

Close-up of a fuel pump display at a service station

PanoramaDigest chart-style explainer showing EU fertiliser price pressure, import dependence and farmer liquidity measures.

Business

EU Farmers Get Fertiliser Relief as Input Costs Threaten Food Prices

The EU has adopted targeted measures to help farmers absorb higher fertiliser costs, but the package is a liquidity and supply response rather than an instant cut in grocery prices.

PanoramaDigest EditorsJul 15, 20265 min

PanoramaDigest chart based on BLS data showing producer price index levels rising from May 2025 to May 2026.

Business

Producer Prices Jumped Again in May. The Harder Problem Is What Energy Is Starting to Touch.

May's producer-price report was not just another inflation print. It showed an energy shock that is still climbing through the business pipeline even as investors try to convince themselves consumer demand will absorb the hit.

PanoramaDigest EditorsJun 11, 20265 min