The fee increased from 75.58 lei (EUR17) per ton to RON78.64 per ton.
The decision to raise the fee was taken at the request of Conpet and the increase is aimed to cover a part of the company’s costs.
According to ANRM, Conpet registered higher electricity and gas costs.
The company is controlled by the Economy Ministry, which owns 58.72% of the shares. Investment fund Fondul Proprietatea (FP.RO) holds a 29.7% stake.
The company last traded in Bucharest Monday at a price of RON42.8 a share. Its market capitalization is RON370.5 million. (EUR1=RON4.4545)