Gasoline and diesel fuel will be imported according to a simplified procedure, as a decision approved by the Cabinet provides. In the case of direct import from producers of EU member states, the documents showing the quality of the oil products will be recognized and there will be no need to take samples on the customs territory of the Republic of Moldova, IPN reports.

If the essential oil products are from third countries, the obtaining of an inspection report from the responsible institutions, recognized by the expert authority of the Republic of Moldova, will be mandatory.

State control over the observance of technical specifications for the main fuels placed on the market will be ensured by the State Inspectorate for Supervision of Nonfood Products and Consumer Protection.

Demand on the oil products market of the Republic of Moldova is satisfied with imports from the main suppliers in the region. Last year, Romania accounted for 99.35% of the imported gasoline given the presence on the national market of oil companies with own refineries located in the neighboring state and to the short distance that enables to import by road and rail at affordable prices.