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  1. Nicușor Dan is involved in a government formation impasse in Romania, while the war in Iran continues to affect global oil prices.
  2. Romania is in the top five EU countries for fuel taxation, leading haulers to call for government action amid rising oil prices from the Iran conflict.

High Energy Costs Drive Foreign Investment to Morocco and Turkey

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Foreign direct investment in Romania dropped by 62.5% in the first eight months of 2026, reaching 2.12 billion euros compared to 5.66 billion euros in the same period of 2025, according to the National Bank of Romania. The decline is largely attributed to foreign-owned companies paying dividends in 2026 that exceeded lower profits generated in 2026, with companies citing higher taxes as a cause. High energy costs have prompted some new industrial investments to move to Turkey and Morocco instead of Romania.

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Why it matters

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The National Bank of Romania reported that total foreign direct investment was 3.05 billion euros below the 2025 level, with 1.2 billion euros of that difference coming from reinvested earnings. The government reduced its budget deficit using higher taxes, which companies attribute to the decline in profits. This shift in investment is moving capital away from Romania toward Morocco and Turkey.

Romania is currently in the top five EU countries for fuel taxation, and the war in Iran continues to affect global oil prices.

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Who's involved

  • RomaniaThe country experiencing a sharp decline in foreign direct investment.
  • MoroccoA country receiving new industrial investments due to high energy costs in Romania.
  • National Bank of RomaniaThe central bank of Romania that reported the foreign direct investment figures.
  • TurkeyA country receiving new industrial investments due to high energy costs in Romania.
  • Leonardo BadeaA Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania who provided commentary on the investment figures.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • RomaniaSpeculative

    Romania might see lower revenue from foreign investment due to the sharp decline in foreign direct investment.

  • TurkeySpeculative

    Turkey could see increased investment funding as industrial groups shift operations away from Romania.

  • MoroccoSpeculative

    Morocco could see increased investment funding as industrial groups shift operations away from Romania.

  • Bucharest Stock ExchangeSpeculative

    Bucharest Stock Exchange could see reduced market liquidity due to declining corporate profits and FDI.

  • Ministry of FinanceSpeculative

    Ministry of Finance could see reduced tax revenue as corporate profits decline due to higher taxes.

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