Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu made this announcement, noting that the country’s consumers are simply being urged to use electricity as efficiently as possible, as the severe drought on the Danube is beginning to affect electricity production throughout the region. The head of the Ministry of Energy explained that due to low water levels, two reactors at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania were shut down in a controlled manner, temporarily taking about 1,400 MW of system capacity offline. Similar situations have been reported at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary. “I would like to emphasize once again that there is currently no risk of power outages or restrictions on electricity supply in Moldova. The Ministry of Energy and the power system operators are constantly monitoring the situation and are in direct contact with operators in neighboring countries. However, these events are temporarily reducing the availability of electricity in the region and may lead to higher prices, especially during peak consumption periods, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. “Therefore, I once again urge you to use electricity as efficiently as possible and, whenever possible, to postpone the use of energy-intensive household appliances until periods of lower demand. This is a preventive and voluntary recommendation,” stated Dorin Junghietu. According to him, more balanced consumption during peak hours helps reduce the load on the power grid and limits the need to purchase energy at higher prices on regional markets. “Every step counts and helps us manage this period more effectively,” noted the head of the Ministry of Energy. // 30.07.2026 — InfoMarket.