Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu said that fuel prices in the Republic of Moldova could start decreasing within the next one to two weeks if the downward trend in international oil quotations continues, according to reports by bani.md.
The minister explained that market reactions to signals of a possible ceasefire in the Middle East were immediate, with Brent oil prices dropping below $100 per barrel. However, he cautioned that the situation must be interpreted carefully, noting that Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that any decision depends on military approval and technical capacities.
Junghietu highlighted that declines in international prices do not immediately translate to lower pump prices, as refineries are still processing crude oil purchased earlier at higher costs. Although oil recently traded at $110–115 per barrel, the effective delivery cost to refineries reached around $148–150 due to logistics and insurance. Consequently, reductions in consumer prices will only appear once the new, lower quotations are fully reflected across the supply chain.
“If crude oil remains below $100, within one to two weeks we should also see a decrease at the pump,” the minister said.
Authorities also reassured that fuel supply is stable. In the past day, over 2,400 tons of diesel were imported from Turkey, Egypt, and Bulgaria, along with more than 1,400 tons of gasoline via the Giurgiulesti and Leuseni checkpoints and by rail through Ungheni.
Fuel prices in the Republic of Moldova have been rising steadily since the outbreak of the Iran-related conflict, reaching daily record levels. The National Agency for Energy Regulation set tomorrow’s prices at 34.98 lei per liter of diesel and 29.82 lei per liter of gasoline.