Survey: Romanians fear that prices will rise because of the war in Ukraine
Almost 50% believe that Russia is to blame.
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The biggest fear regarding the war in Ukraine is the increase in prices for 37.9% of Romanians, in second place is “Russia’s attack on some NATO member countries” – 30%, and 20.3% say that they have no fears about this subject. Also, almost 50% of Romanians believe that Russia is to blame for starting the war in Ukraine, reveals the data of a survey conducted by INSCOP commissioned by News.ro.
Almost 50% of Romanians believe that Russia is to blame for starting the war in Ukraine, and 40% believe that Ukraine will win the war, while almost 30% are counting on Russia. 64% say that the solution to ending the conflict would be for Russia to withdraw and return the occupied territories to Ukraine.
To the question “Who do you think is the main culprit for starting the war in Ukraine?”, 49.2% of respondents indicated Russia, 16.6% – USA, 7% – Ukraine, 5.2% – NATO, 2.6% – EU, and 19.4% do not know or do not answer.
As for the winner of the war in Ukraine, 39.4% believe that Ukraine will be the winner, and 29.6% believe that the war will be won by Russia. Also, 64% of those surveyed say that the solution to stop the war is for Russia to withdraw and return the occupied territories to Ukraine, and 24.1% opt for the option in which Ukraine should make certain concessions to Russia.
On “Fears regarding the war in Ukraine”, the majority, 37.9%, indicated the increase in prices and the cost of living, the percentage being lower than in March, when 44.3% had this concern. In second place is the possibility of Russia attacking NATO member countries, a variant taken into account by 30% of those surveyed, compared to 27.6% in March. The number of those who have no fears related to the conflict in Ukraine represents 20.3%, increasing compared to March, when it was 14.2%. Those who fear the increase in the number of refugees represent 7.5%, down from March, when it was 11.5%.
The survey was conducted during September 15-22.
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So the war is with us 1,5 years now and the logistics supply chain has found alternative sources and roots. We are stable now. In all Europe the prices have returned to pre pandemic levels. What is happening in Bucharest Sector 1 and all is still rising? You can not be charged €3,60 for a to-go Cappuccino coffee when the same in ? similar area in Athena is €2,20 or a simple baguette in Baneassa Shopping City €5,20 when you can buy it for €1,40 in a similar neighbourhood in Paris! This is impressive. So what is the problem: No consumer culture here and they pay whatever they are asked to and the liberal entrepreneurs get greedy and continue to raise prices. Inflation in a new market like Romania is a killer. If self market regulation does not work, then hard State regulation should step in.