Romania warns of up to 50% electricity price hikes in 2027 amid Danube lows, Cernavodă outages

Romanian officials warn of severe electricity price increases for consumers in winter 2026-2027, with expert estimates of up to 50% hikes, driven by record-low Danube flows and the shutdown of both Cernavodă reactors. The situation highlights acute energy-system adequacy risks, though the exact magnitude and timing of price impacts remain uncertain.