Fuel prices rise across Moldova and Romania amid energy volatility

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Fuel prices are experiencing significant upward pressure across Eastern Europe and the European Union. In Moldova, diesel has reached a record high of 36.11 lei per liter, while standard 95 gasoline has risen to 33.80 lei per liter. Alexei Taran, Director of ANRE, noted that while prices are rising, they may not hit the 40 lei threshold in the immediate week if international rates stabilize. Additionally, Moldova's Energy Minister, Dorin Junghietu, clarified that strategic gas reserves cannot be used to subsidize consumer bills, as they are strictly reserved for emergency supply disruptions or extreme weather.

In Romania, drivers are facing rising costs as standard gasoline approaches 10 lei per liter and diesel nears 11 lei. Average prices for 95 gasoline and diesel are reported at 9.97 lei and 10.77 lei, respectively. This trend follows broader European increases; European Commission data shows average EU gasoline prices at 2.063 euro and diesel at 2.159 euro per liter as of mid-September 2026. Experts attribute these fluctuations to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global energy flows.

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ANRE · Alexei Taran · Dorin Junghietu · European Commission · European Union · Ministry of Finance · Moldova · OMV · Petrom · Republic of Moldova · Romania · Rompetrol

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[● 2 SOURCES] The average price for standard diesel in Romania is 10.77 lei per liter as of September 18, 2026. jurnaluldearges.ro · www.romaniatv.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The average price of diesel in the European Union was 2.159 euro per liter on September 14, 2026. spotmedia.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fuel prices in Moldova may not reach 40 lei per liter in the upcoming week if international market rates remain stable or decline. ea.md
[● 2 SOURCES] The average price for standard 95 gasoline in Romania is 9.97 lei per liter as of September 18, 2026. jurnaluldearges.ro · www.romaniatv.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Moldova's strategic gas reserves cannot be used to lower current prices as they are intended for exceptional crisis situations. radiomoldova.md · moldova1.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum price for diesel in Moldova is set at 36.11 lei per liter for the period of September 19–21, 2026. politik.md
[○ 1 SOURCE] The average price of gasoline in the European Union was 2.063 euro per liter on September 14, 2026. spotmedia.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum price for 95 gasoline in Moldova is set at 33.80 lei per liter for the period of September 19–21, 2026. politik.md