News about inflation
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 3.
The price of gold, which was recently at its peak, is experiencing one of the sharpest declines in recent years. During March, the precious metal lost more than 13% of its value.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has paralyzed maritime transport, causing ad hoc fertilizer shortages and a spike in energy prices. However, for the potato and ‘chip’ industry worldwide, this means sharply reduced margins and operational uncertainty for the whole of the coming season. The crisis will definitely affect the Moldovan potato industry.
Hundreds of gas stations in France have experienced fuel supply disruptions after the government imposed restrictions on the price of gasoline and diesel.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, April 2.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in lower energy prices after the end of the U.S. operation in Iran.
Foreign exchange reserves rose by €200 million in March, thanks to a tranche from the European Commission, reaching €5.272 billion. This increase followed a two-month decline, surpassing the previous high of €5.260 billion in 2024 and setting a new historical record.
The increase in gasoline and diesel fuel prices has a direct impact on the growth of investment costs and at the same time changes the structure of investment priorities. This conclusion was reached by researchers of the National Institute of Economic Research Alexandru Ceban and Tatiana Yatsyshyn.
The euro is going through a difficult period, approaching its worst performance since 2024. The conflict in the Middle East is increasing Europe’s dependence on energy imports, negatively affecting the region’s economy. The US, as a major oil producer, is benefiting, while the European Central Bank is facing an economic slowdown and inflation.
In March, business sentiment among businesses and consumers in the eurozone is sharply downgraded as the conflict in Iran exacerbated already volatile European business sentiment.
Kiev has received the third place in Europe by the number of purchased Bentley. Only dealerships in Padua and Rotterdam were ahead of the Ukrainian capital.
Fertilizer prices increased by about 50% in February-March. At the same time, the almost 40% increase in fertilizer prices in March was not an independent phenomenon. It is a direct consequence of the energy crisis, when rising prices for oil products led to higher gas prices, and gas is the main raw material for most fertilizers.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, March 31.
Experts agree that the Iranian crisis will significantly affect food prices in Europe. They will increase due to disruptions in fertilizer and energy supplies, as well as rising delivery costs and demand for biofuels.
Moldova scored 35.8 points in the Numbeo 2026 Cost of Living Index, which is 5 points higher than it was at the beginning of last year (30.8). This means that the cost of living in the country has risen by 16.23% over the year.
Gas prices in Europe have soared by 70% and supplies are running low. Supply disruptions, rising inflation and a possible tightening of ECB policy are fueling fears of a repeat of the 2022 energy crisis.
The dollar is on track for its best performance since July as conflict in the Middle East forces investors to reassess their strategies for the world’s main reserve currency.
The price of diesel fuel, which will be applied over the weekend, increased by more than 1 leu and exceeded 32 lei per liter.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, March 27.
During the past week, May cane sugar futures (#11) on the New York exchange rose 7% to $15.86/lb or $350/t (+8.8% for the month). This is the maximum for the last seven months. White sugar (#5) at the exchange in London added 8.7% to $462.5/t (+13% for the month). In general, according to the estimates of experts of analytical agencies, in March world sugar prices increased by 9-13%. Before that, in February, they fell to a five-year low.
