Alexandr Slusari has resigned from the board of Energocom, Moldova's state-owned gas distribution company, following a proposal to raise consumer gas tariffs by more than six lei.
Slusari cited a lack of transparency in the decision-making process as the primary reason for his departure, characterizing the request for a price increase as abrupt and unjustified.
The resignation underscores the mounting pressure on Moldovan utilities to balance operational costs with household affordability.
While Slusari opposes the move, industry experts have indicated that the tariff adjustment is economically justified given the current market environment.
The dispute reflects a broader tension in the region between regulatory bodies seeking to maintain social stability and companies facing rising input costs.
This internal conflict at Energocom occurs against a backdrop of elevated energy prices across Europe.