The recent heat wave has led to increased electric power consumption which will push up prices of electricity bills, against the backdrop of the energy market liberalization.
The Romanian government has approved the extension of the state of alert by another 30 days.
Romania is experiencing the warmest period of the year. On Monday, thermometers showed 41 degrees Celsius in the south of the country.
A quarter of Romania's population has been vaccinated against Covid-19 so far, and the number of infections has been low for several weeks.
US celebrates Independence Day, Romania remains in the green scenario for COVID-19
