Moldova Contracts 90% of Gas Needs, But Financial Risks Loom

The government of Moldova has taken measures to address concerns over natural gas supply for the upcoming cold season. According to Serghei Diaconu, Director General of the National Crisis Management Center, over 90% of the country's gas needs have already been contracted.

This means there is currently no real risk of gas shortages, but the authorities warn of a financial risk due to rising international prices and the need for quick resource securing. The pressure comes from the evolution of international gas prices and the need to finance purchases and mandatory stocks in the short term.

The Minister of Energy, Dorin Junghietu, stated that developments on international markets could affect supply costs, potentially leading to a significant increase in consumer prices and putting pressure on family budgets. However, he emphasized that authorities cannot announce new tariffs at this time, and any possible adjustments will be examined based on justified costs.