The Moldovan government will restrict the retail sale and export of…

The Moldovan government will restrict the retail sale and export of diesel fuel to prevent shortages, speculation, and diversion to Ukraine.

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The government of Moldova has introduced restrictions on the sale and export of diesel fuel.
The restrictions aim to prevent shortages, speculation, and illegal export, especially to Ukraine.
Sales in containers over 40 liters are banned.
Farmers are exempted from the restriction and may receive fuel for agricultural machinery via tankers.
The government has introduced a 30-day energy sector alert mode.
High prices of diesel in neighboring countries like Ukraine and Romania are driving demand for exports from Moldova.
Moldova depends heavily on imported petroleum products.
There is a significant shortfall in diesel fuel supply, with commercial reserves dropping to just 6.9 days of consumption by July 24.

The government plans to prohibit the release of diesel into containers and any vessels exceeding 40 liters. — fontanka
Government institutions must reduce diesel consumption by 20%. — interfax
The government has established mandatory minimum reserves of 2,500 tons of gasoline and 7,500 tons of diesel in the International Free Port of Giurgiulesti for domestic use only. — interfax
Export and re-export are limited to volumes exceeding those needed for internal market requirements. — interfax
The government will accelerate customs clearance of tankers carrying imported diesel fuel. — fontanka
No mention is made of a 20% reduction in consumption by state institutions or the establishment of minimum stockpiles at Giurgiulesti port. — vedomosti