The Council for the Review of Investments of Significant to National Security rejected Lukoil's proposal to sell its assets and infrastructure at the airport to another company – the Ministry of Energy
As noted by the ministry, the decision to reject the proposal was made because this company cannot be approved by Moldova for reasons of national security. Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu explained that, starting November 21, Lukoil will not be able to supply gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene as a result of sanctions imposed by the US in October, the freezing of the company's accounts and assets, and the US Treasury Department's refusal to approve its sale to Gunvor. In Moldova, Lukoil owns a number of gas stations, supplies the oil market with resources, and privately owns a warehouse, supply, and aircraft loading facility—the only warehouse at the airport. To ensure the smooth operation of citizens, uninterrupted flights, and the security of the oil market, the state is taking a number of measures. The Council has submitted a proposal to purchase Lukoil's warehouse at the airport so that the state can take control of the company's infrastructure and resources. The deadline for submitting the proposal is November 17, as Lukoil will not be able to operate from November 21. As noted by the Minister of Energy, Moldova is joining the US sanctions. At the same time, it has requested a temporary deferral from the US for the company operating under sanctions until the issue is resolved, so as not to disrupt oil supplies to Moldova and people's daily lives. At the same time, the authorities are in constant negotiations with Bulgaria and Romania, including Rompetrol, on the supply of gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene. "We will continue to keep citizens informed as events unfold. We assure citizens that all decisions taken by the government and the Council for the Examination of Investments of Significant to National Security are made with the aim of protecting national interests and the security of Moldova," said Dorin Junghietu. // 07.11.2025 – InfoMarket.
