Authorities in Moldova have introduced stricter monitoring of gasoline and diesel reserves, particularly those stored at the Giurgiulești International Free Port — the country’s main fuel import hub.
The measure comes after the government declared a 60-day state of alert in the energy sector due to tensions in the Middle East and instability in global energy supply chains.
Fuel export restrictions
Under the new rules, the Customs Service will allow the export or re-export of petroleum products from the Giurgiulești port only if stored quantities exceed the following thresholds:
8,000 tons of gasoline
25,000 tons of diesel
The goal is to ensure that enough fuel remains available on Moldova’s domestic market and to prevent redirection of supplies to neighboring countries.
The port operator must submit daily reports to customs authorities detailing the amount of fuel stored in the terminal.
Re-export from other warehouses banned
Petroleum products already imported and stored in Moldova cannot be exported or re-exported. This measure aims to prevent speculative resale of fuel abroad during periods of high regional demand.
Faster fuel imports
Authorities also plan to introduce special customs corridors to speed up the import process and ensure faster delivery of fuel to the domestic market.
Current fuel reserves
According to officials, the current fuel reserves pose no systemic risk to consumers. Diesel stocks in warehouses cover roughly seven days of consumption, while additional supplies in Giurgiulești can support several more days.
Gasoline reserves are estimated to cover around three weeks of consumption, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Fuel prices
For March 6, the national regulator set the following maximum retail prices:
24.33 lei per liter of gasoline A-95
22.24 lei per liter of diesel
International fuel quotations slightly declined in the past day — about 1% for gasoline and 3% for diesel, which may indicate the first signs of market stabilization.
