The price for the domestic use of natural gas will grow 8.1 - 8.5% in November. The price growth comes as a result of the interior production pricwe growth decided by Petrom and also due to conflicts between producers and distribution companies.

The National Authority for Natural Gas Regulation (ANRGN) previously announced that no price changes would take place in 2006.

The gas price for domestic customers with less than 2,400 cubic meters consumption per year will become 911.55 lei / 1,000 cubic meters for Distrigaz Sud customers, and 911.11 lei for EON Gaz Romania.

The production cost increased from 330 lei for 1,000 cubic meters to 397.5 lei.