A draft government decision that was proposed for public consultations by the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure stipulates the technical specifications for gasoline and diesel fuel that will ensure compliance with the EU quality standards. The document bans the sale of gasoline with lead, IPN reports.

There will be implemented a system for monitoring the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel in accordance with the commitments assumed by the Republic of Moldova through the Association Agreement. The Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure will be the responsible authority.

The Ministry will work out the national plan for fuel sampling for determining the quality. The inspection bodies must possess insurance contracts with insurers that work officially in the Republic of Moldova and an insurance policy for repairing the damage that can be caused by their activity, within the total responsibility limit of at least 4,000 conventional units (a c.u. is equal to 50 lei).

The decision will take effect in 12 months of its publication in the Official Gazette.