The unrecognized region of Transnistria has faced serious gas supply problems after Russia halted financial support for fuel purchases for the region. This was announced by local authorities, who declared a "gas conservation" regime that will remain in effect for at least a week and a half. According to the unrecognized republic's Minister of Economic Development, Sergei Obolonik, the restrictions are due to "unfavorable circumstances," which refers to the suspension of Moscow's gas aid.

Obolonik assured that after the end of the restrictions, gas supply to all consumers, including industrial and commercial facilities, as well as thermal power plants, will return to normal in accordance with preparations for the heating season.

The official representative also attributed the situation to "gaps in the flow of financial assistance" due to "a rather complex implementation mechanism and a large number of participants." Earlier, in late January, Tiraspol reached an agreement with Chisinau on gas supplies of approximately 3 million cubic meters per day, financed by a loan from Russia, but the current financial disruptions have led to new difficulties.

The cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1 exacerbated the crisis in Transnistria, which previously received approximately 2 billion cubic meters of fuel annually from Gazprom—approximately 5,7 million cubic meters per day.