The free market can raise the price of wood up to 800 lei per cubic meter, which is why government intervention is needed, Minister of Environment, Water Resources and Forests Barna Tanchos said, according to Agerpres.

He referred to the draft regulatory act, the purpose of which is to limit prices for firewood, as well as ban the export of certain species.

It should be noted that in areas close to the government, they are talking about 500 lei/cubic meter, but answering HotNews.ro’s question, the minister said that no decision has been made about the amount, the decision will be made in the government. meeting this week.

“Any intervention in the market is artificial because the free market creates the price. The free market can bring the price up to 800 lei per cubic meter. That is why there is a need for government intervention,” he said. .

According to him, a sufficiently high or low price will be chosen and a balanced price will be established for state institutions, for kindergartens, schools and for citizens.

“They should turn to the Ministry of Development and the Government for support. The Ministry of Environment does not have the budget to support local authorities that support schools and kindergartens,” Tanchos said.

September 15 The Ministry of Environment, Water Resources and Forestry (MMAP) announced on Thursday that it has begun the process of developing a draft regulation aimed at capping the prices of wood and wood products used for heating. for 6 months.