Moldova Budgets 2.4 Billion Lei for Energy Compensation, Grosu Says

Igor Grosu: The budget for energy compensation is 2.4 billion lei

The budget earmarked for energy compensation during the cold season is 2.4 billion lei, and the authorities are seeking to secure additional funding from development partners. The Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, states that, for the time being, there is no cause for optimism regarding gas prices, and that state aid must be directed towards those who need it most.

Igor Grosu

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“As for gas, it is clear that we have no way of influencing international prices. We are monitoring the situation every day. For the time being, there are no grounds for optimism. But what we can and will do, of course, is to come to the aid of those who need it most. The application process for compensation will open on 1 November. We have currently earmarked 2.4 billion, if I am not mistaken, for compensation. The Prime Minister is in intensive discussions with development partners. We hope to secure further funding. It is unlikely to be as much as in previous years,” said Igor Grosu on the commercial channel rlive.

According to the Speaker of Parliament, the authorities are trying to identify additional funds to support households during the cold season. However, the number of beneficiaries could be lower than in previous seasons.

“I’ve given you the figure: 2.4 billion, which is what we’ve budgeted for. Obviously, we’re trying to find more. Of course, each of us will have to be more careful with our consumption, more economical, because it’s our own money. And the aid, obviously, must be very well targeted: for those who use gas, it should go towards their gas bills,” the official explained.

Igor Grosu explained that the authorities are also looking into ways to help consumers of district heating, particularly those living in blocks of flats with vertical heat distribution systems.

The Speaker of Parliament emphasised that the support must also take into account households that do not use natural gas for heating, but instead use wood. According to him, the authorities have prepared supplies of wood to be made available to the public, and people who do not use gas for heating will also receive compensation.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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