Transnistria switches to a gas-saving regime: What’s happening
Illustrative photo: the so-called Transnistria has implemented a gas-saving regime for one and a half weeks (Getty Images)
In the so-called Transnistria, a gas-saving regime has been introduced for one and a half weeks. The self-proclaimed authorities claim that there is "no threat of power outages for households or social infrastructure," according to the Pervyi Pridnestrovskiy channel.
Gas-saving regime
On October 2, it was reported in Tiraspol that a gas-saving regime would be implemented in the region for one and a half weeks.
The so-called "first deputy prime minister," Sergey Obolonik, explained that this is due to "unfavorable external circumstances related to the need to restore the financial flow of aid from the Russian Federation."
He noted that ordinary residents "should not experience any problems."
In the unrecognized Transnistria, electricity production for the population, household, and humanitarian needs will be prioritized. After this period, all consumers and needs in Transnistria will be supplied with gas under normal conditions.
Energy crisis in Moldova
As previously reported, an energy crisis arose in Transnistria at the beginning of the year. This occurred after Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas to Europe and Moldova from January 1, 2025.
At the time, Ukraine stated its readiness to assist in resolving the issue in Transnistria. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine could provide coal.
In addition, Moldova and the authorities of unrecognized Transnistria signed an agreement on a gas loan, under which Chișinău will provide Tiraspol with a loan of 3 million cubic meters of natural gas.
