The Moldovan government has approved a 30-day state of alert in the energy and hydrological sectors, citing fuel supply disruptions and low water levels in the Dniester River. The decision was adopted on Tuesday, July 28, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.
The measure follows reports that around 50 fuel stations across the country—nearly 10% of Moldova’s total—had run out of diesel. At the same time, the government declared a hydrological alert because of the significantly reduced flow of the Dniester River.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said the government is closely monitoring the situation and wants to ensure that state institutions have all the necessary tools to respond quickly if conditions worsen.
Moldova has been under several emergency or alert regimes in the energy sector this year. On March 4, the government introduced a 60-day state of alert due to external risks and volatility in energy markets. On March 25, Parliament declared a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector after Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure affected the Vulcanesti–Isaccea power transmission line, one of Moldova’s key electricity supply routes. After the state of emergency expired, authorities reinstated a state of alert on April 25 for another 60 days to maintain enhanced monitoring and ensure a rapid response to potential new risks.