Moldova reduced gas consumption by almost 40 percent in September

CHISINAU, 10 Oct – PRIME. Moldova reduced gas consumption by 37.8 percent in September compared to the same period last year, Vadim Cheban, head of the Moldovagaz company, said on Monday.

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“The volume of natural gas consumption in September this year amounted to 27.4 million cubic meters, which is 37.8% lower than the same period in 2021. At the same time, compared to August 2022, this figure increased by 1.4 million cubic meters,” he wrote on his Telegram channel.

The country is experiencing an energy crisis due to rising energy prices. The authorities intend to reduce gas consumption in winter by at least 15%, and have also developed and submitted for discussion a plan that includes turning off street lighting, lowering the central heating temperature, transferring schoolchildren and students to distance learning. Since August, Moldovagaz has been cutting off consumers who have not paid on time for services for the supply of natural gas.

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In October last year, the Moldovan authorities agreed with Gazprom to extend the contract for the supply of gas to the republic, subject to an audit of the Moldovagaz debt in 2022. Gazprom said that, taking into account the situation in Moldova, it was decided to sign the contract practically on the terms of the Moldovan side, but subject to timely 100% payment of current payments.