Protesters call on the Transport Ministry to keep promises made in May and improve legislation regulating transport, Hagiu added.

Last week, transporters warned they would halt activity indefinitely on Monday, displeased with a planned increase of excises on fuels. CNR said in a press release last week the planned additional EUR0.07 excise on fuel will only keep fuel prices high in Romania, hindering competitiveness on a European and regional level.

CNR represents the interests of over 7,500 road freight transporter operators in Romania.