According to the energy ministry, there have been reports in recent days of temporary shortages of diesel fuel at some gas stations. These situations are caused by logistical and distribution issues, as well as increased demand in certain regions, and do not indicate a nationwide shortage of petroleum products. As noted by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE), the temporary shortage of diesel fuel mainly affects certain chains that do not import directly—such as Lukoil and Bemol—and that rely on supplies from other market participants. At the same time, the agricultural sector's needs are largely met through wholesale purchases, where there is currently no supply shortage. The Ministry of Energy explained that there was a slight shortage of diesel fuel on the market at the beginning of the month, but after Romania granted an exemption for exports to Moldova, the situation has begun to improve. Consequently, the number of gas stations that were out of diesel fuel on August 17 decreased by 20 compared to August 6, from 95 to 75. Currently, market operators have commercial reserves equivalent to approximately 5.9 days' worth of diesel consumption and 14.8 days' worth of gasoline consumption, not including government emergency reserves. Given the difficult situation with shipping on the Danube due to low water levels, importers from Moldova are working to increase the volumes imported by land, particularly through the Leuşeni customs point. Consequently, these volumes are being delivered primarily to gas stations to maintain relatively stable supplies. The situation is being monitored and managed at the national level, and the necessary mechanisms to ensure the continuity of petroleum product supplies have already been established by decisions of the National Commission for Crisis Management. Currently, Moldova has sufficient fuel reserves, and the authorities are constantly monitoring market dynamics and the availability of petroleum products. // 17.08.2026 — InfoMarket.