An alert status has been instituted in the energy sector in the Republic of Moldova for 60 days. The government approved the decision on March 4, against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East and the rise in oil prices on international exchanges.
The initiative was put forward by the National Crisis Management Center. The measure is a preventive one and aims to protect the country’s energy security, in the context of international tensions.
“It’s a war and we don’t know how long it will last. We started taking the first actions even from Saturday. Considering the war in the Middle East, some supply routes have curved and prices have already increased today. It’s a global crisis that affects everyone, it affects us too. The uncertainty is very high,” declared Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.
Officials have clarified that the alert status does not mean a state of emergency, reports IPN. There are no restrictions imposed on the population, and the supply of electricity and petroleum products continues as normal.
Among the proposed measures are ensuring minimum stocks of petroleum products, with a focus on the terminal in the Port of Giurgiulești. Another priority is preparing for the agricultural season, which involves high diesel consumption.
Institutions have until Friday, March 6, 10:00 AM, to present the actions they will undertake, which will be included in a national plan of measures to mitigate the crisis.