The Moldovan state district power station, which previously met 80–90% of the country's electricity needs, has halted supplies due to a gas shortage. In response, the station has switched to coal production; however, the current coal reserves are expected to last only 50 days, exacerbating an already precarious energy supply situation.
Energy expert Oleg Popenco emphasized the seriousness of the crisis in his Facebook post, stating that Moldovans are now struggling to heat their homes, with many apartments resembling true freezers.
In the capital, Chișinău, public transport has been severely affected, with trolleybuses coming to a standstill. Numerous apartment buildings and private homes are without electricity, while rural areas have been hit the hardest, especially those relying on private heating systems.
In Transnistria, residents woke up in homes without heating and hot water, with gas supplies restricted solely for cooking purposes.
The price of gas in Moldova has soared to over 30 UAH per cubic meter—four times higher than in Ukraine—yet these high prices have not prevented service interruptions.
Popenco warns that the current energy crisis in Moldova serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the urgent need for reforms and investments in the energy sector. He suggests that without proactive measures, Ukraine may face similarly severe issues with gas, electricity, and water supplies in the future.