The ministry paid RON4.25 billion for last winter’s fuel stocks.

Domestic power output is forecast to increase by 3.5% on the year in October 2011-March 2012, from 34 TWh in the year-earlier period, the document noted.

Romania’s winter energy program is co-ordinated by the ministries of economy and interior, along with local authorities that manage power plants. (EUR1=RON4.2233)