Moldova will again turn to Gazprom to buy gas if the Russian company offers a more affordable price than its competitors. This was stated by the country’s Minister of Energy Viktor Parlikov on the TV channel. Daily TV.
“If Energocom (a Moldovan company that buys gas and electricity) cannot find gas on the market at prices lower than Gazprom’s, then why can’t we buy gas from Gazprom?” – said Parlikov.
Before that, the head of the energy department had announced that the republic no longer intends to purchase gas from Gazprom. According to him, the country reoriented itself towards Europe and even to create There is a better offer.
Minister also statedIt was stated that Moldova has sufficient gas reserves to provide uninterrupted supply to citizens throughout the heating season until the end of February 2024.
It was noted that gas tariffs in Moldova have increased sharply. grew up It led to protests demanding the resignation of President Maia Sandu and the government after 2022.
Formerly Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Because Moldova does not comply with gas agreements.