He added that if all large companies, competing against each other, receive gas in the same terms, then competition is not distorted. However, in Chiritoiu’s opinion, if the state’s resources are sold at low prices, then the state might be disadvantaged, and public interest might be prejudiced.
“Aside from the case where we find something we have not yet considered, I have no reason to suspect we will retract or reassess our previous positions that this is not a competition matter. This does not mean that I disculp them. I am not saying they are neither guilty nor innocent, those people,” Chiritoiu said.
Forty people in management positions at Romgaz, the Economy Ministry and energy regulator ANRE are under criminal investigation, suspected of plotting to undermine national economy, according to organized crime prosecutors.