The Great Gas Price Battle

Brief:

ROPEPCA needed to reverse these damaging regulations by mobilizing political and business stakeholders to highlight the negative economic impact of price caps.

Solution:

Legislative Pressure
Developed amendments and position papers to challenge OUG 114.
Engaged MPs, Government officials, and ANRE (Energy Regulator) in one-on-one discussions. 

Public Awareness & Advocacy
Launched a media campaign exposing the negative effects of price capping.
Used industry data to demonstrate the damage to the Romanian gas market. 

Winning the Debate
Participated in parliamentary debates and successfully lobbied for change.
In 2019, with a new government in place, the 2% tax was eliminated and price caps were lifted. 

Results:

Impact:

This was a textbook case of how strategic public affairs and communication can drive regulatory change and protect industries from damaging policies.