Willows. File photoMOSCOW, 3 Aug. Wood from willow can become an alternative source of energy for Moldova. According to tv8.md, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure of the Republic Andrei Spinu made such a statement at a press conference. Earlier, at the same press conference, Spinu said that the Moldovan authorities intend to reduce gas consumption by at least 15% in winter consequences of the energy crisis if Gazprom decides to reduce the volume of supplies. Willows are a source of biomass, from which «other fuels can be made that can be used by government agencies or citizens,» the minister said. However, according to Spinu, an alternative source energy can only become real in the coming years, as willows are yet to be grown. : residents of Chisinau — about fuel prices Residents of Chisinau are concerned about high prices for gasoline and gas. According to them, gas has risen in price four or five times over the year, and fuel has doubled. In October last year, the Moldovan authorities agreed with Gazprom to extend the contract for the supply of gas to the republic, subject to an audit of the Moldovagaz debt in 2022. Gazprom said that, taking into account the situation in Moldova, it was decided to sign the contract practically on the terms of the Moldovan side, but subject to timely 100% payment of current payments. The tender for the audit failed, also because of the events in Ukraine, as many companies refused to come, but the authorities continue to search for an audit. However, now Gazprom has the opportunity to stop gas supplies to the republic at any time.
