By the liberalization of gas prices, we will leverage Romania's price to the EU average, Economy minister Adriean Videanu declared. He explained that the liberalization impact studies are not ready but authorities are aiming to create a concurential market. According to Videanu, authorities plan to take the gas price to the EU average.

One of the objectives discussed by Videadu with the IMF representatives was to liberalize natural gas prices. Videanu said that the price of the natural gas was not be liberalized this year. According to the minister, liberalization does not mean an increase in prices if Romania will find alternative ways to supply.