preturile

Preturile, in Romanian, is the definite plural form of the noun preț, meaning the prices. The unaccented variant preturile appears in texts that do not use diacritics. The term refers to the amounts charged for goods and services at a given time and place and can denote price levels across a market or economy.

In economics, preturile emerge from the interaction of supply and demand. They function as signals that coordinate production and consumption, allocate resources, and influence choices by buyers and sellers. Prices can vary by product, region, season, and retailer, and may reflect factors such as quality, branding, and availability.

Price movements are tracked by indices such as the consumer price index (CPI) and the producer price index (PPI). Persistent increases in preturile are associated with inflation, while declines may indicate deflation or disinflation. Governments may influence preturile through monetary policy, subsidies, tariffs, and price controls in certain sectors.

In everyday language and commerce, references to preturile appear in price lists, catalogs, and advertisements; online platforms often display current preturi and may adjust preturile dynamically based on demand, inventory, and competition.