Government to enforce state of emergency due to gas crisis

Following this decision, the state-owned gas transportation company, Transgaz, can supply consumers depending on priorities, Videanu said. As of today, state-owned energy producers, that are compelled to organize tenders for fuel acquisition, are now allowed to have direct negotiations for fuel supplies.

Due to a Moscow-Kiev feud over gas prices, Rusia cut off exports through Ukraine, gradually ceasing gas deliveries to Romania.