Gasoline and diesel fuel continue to rise in price in Moldova amid rising oil prices on world exchanges – ANRE
According to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), in January 2026, international oil markets saw price increases due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, in particular risks associated with relations between the US and Iran, which could lead to disruptions in the transit of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important route for global hydrocarbon flows. Restrictions on Russian oil exports and temporary production disruptions in some exporting countries, such as Kazakhstan and Venezuela, added to the pressure on the market. In this context, the price of Brent crude oil has exceeded the threshold of $71 per barrel in recent days, reaching its highest level in the last five months. The regional oil products market reacted immediately to these events. Analysis by the National Energy Regulatory Agency, based on Platts quotes, shows that in January, the price of gasoline rose by approximately $72 per ton. At the same time, the price of diesel fuel was even more strongly affected, given the high demand on the European market, and rose by approximately $106 per ton. Given Moldova's complete dependence on imports of petroleum products, these external factors inevitably affect retail prices on the domestic market. Thus, for the period from January 31, 2026, to February 2, 2026, ANRE has set the following maximum retail prices for standard petroleum products: COR 95 gasoline - 23.05 lei/liter (+6 bani); standard diesel fuel - 19.92 lei/liter (+9 bani). ANRE notes that it continues to monitor the situation and changes on international oil exchanges and has assured consumers that the current mechanism is as transparent as possible, guaranteeing maximum fairness in the formation of prices for petroleum products. // 30.01.2026 — InfoMarket
