The government is discussing with Gazprom the extension of the gas supply contract, is working on alternatives and developing social support programs for citizens to subsidize the increase in gas tariffs
This was stated by Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita, answering journalists' questions after a government meeting. Commenting on the information that Moldova now receives 35% less Russian gas than it needs, and in this regard, Moldovagaz urges consumers to reduce gas consumption, the head of the Cabinet said that we are now going through a transitional period. “We have extended the contract with Gazprom for a month and are now discussing with Moldovagaz and Gazprom the extension of the contract for a longer period. You can see what is happening now in the international markets. There is an anomaly. In the last two days alone, gas prices in European countries have risen by 60%. We understand that Gazprom does not want to keep the same price for Moldova, and here the government will manage the situation in such a way that consumers have access to gas and do not feel a strong increase in gas prices. This means that we are discussing with Moldovagaz and Gazprom, working on some alternatives and are working on social support programs in order to subsidize this rise in gas prices, ”said Natalia Gavrilita.// 06.10.2021 — InfoMarket
