Romania: Romania’s retail sales up 0.9% y/y in August, driven by stronger (…)

October 7, 2026

Romania’s retail sales up 0.9% y/y in August, driven by stronger fuel sales
Oct 7, 2026

Romania’s retail sales up 0.9% y/y in August, driven by stronger fuel sales.

Unexpectedly, given the much higher prices, the increase was driven by stronger fuel sales (+2.5% y/y), while the dynamics of food and non-food (…)

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