Moldova is prepared to turn again to Gazprom if a lower price from the Russian gas giant becomes available compared to other suppliers. This stance was shared by the country’s Energy Minister, Viktor Parlikov, on a television program broadcast by Daily TV. The minister indicated that if Energocom, the Moldovan state entity responsible for securing gas and electricity, cannot source gas on the open market at prices below Gazprom’s, then buying from Gazprom remains a feasible option.
Earlier, Parlikov had signaled that Moldova would not rely on Gazprom as its sole supplier and would pursue European diversification instead. He asserted that Moldova had explored alternatives in Europe and believed there were better offers to be found.
The minister also noted that Moldova had sufficient gas reserves to ensure uninterrupted supply to households throughout the heating season, extending through February of the following year.
It was highlighted that gas tariffs in Moldova had risen sharply, triggering protests that called for the resignation of President Maia Sandu and the government in 2022.
Previously, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs argued that Moldova had failed to comply with existing gas agreements. This ongoing discourse reflects Moldova’s balancing act between traditional energy partners and its stated European-oriented energy strategy. [Source attribution: Daily TV]