EU and Moldova face energy crises as reserves and prices fluctuate

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The European Union is facing a significant energy price and supply crisis, prompting European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen to urge member states to reduce gas and electricity consumption. EU gas storage levels are currently at approximately 70%, which is 12 percentage points lower than the same period last year. The crisis is driven by high market prices and supply uncertainties linked to conflicts in the Middle East, specifically tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Asian buyers.

In Moldova, the National Crisis Management Commission has declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors. To protect domestic needs, electricity exports will be limited between 18:00 and 22:00, and hospitals, schools, and emergency services will receive absolute priority for energy and water. Fuel export and re-export from Giurgiulești are restricted unless gasoline reserves remain above 2,500 tons and diesel above 7,500 tons. Additionally, water abstraction from the Nistru and Prut rivers for irrigation has been suspended to preserve water resources.

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Dan Jorgensen · Dan Jørgensen · European Commission · European Union · Gas Infrastructure Europe · Giurgiulești · Moldova · National Crisis Management Commission · Nistru River · Prut River

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[● 2 SOURCES] The National Crisis Management Commission has declared a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors in Moldova. tv8.md
[● 2 SOURCES] Exports and re-exports of petroleum products and fuels from Moldova are temporarily limited. tv8.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Electricity exports will be limited between 18:00 and 22:00 to ensure domestic needs. tv8.md
[● 2 SOURCES] Hospitals, schools, and emergency services are granted absolute priority for energy and water supplies. tv8.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fuel exports from Giurgiulești are only permitted if reserves remain above 2,500 tons of gasoline and 7,500 tons of diesel. tv8.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel purchases in containers are limited to 40 liters, while agricultural equipment containers are limited to 100 liters. tv8.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] Water abstraction from the Nistru and Prut rivers for irrigation has been suspended. tv8.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The state of emergency will be applied for a period of 60 days. tv8.md