The European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) supports the appeal of the National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) to the Government and warns about the serious consequences of rising fuel prices in the absence of effective interventions from the authorities, TRIBUNA reports.

PSDE notes with concern that the continuous increase in petroleum product prices directly affects the standard of living of citizens and places growing pressure on economic operators. Agriculture and the food industry—key sectors of the national economy—are particularly hard hit by rising fuel costs, which will inevitably lead to a chain reaction of price increases for basic goods.

“Despite the fact that the state budget is collecting significantly larger amounts from excise duties and VAT applied to the exorbitant fuel prices, the government is taking no measures to adjust the final price in order to prevent the collapse of an already severely affected economy.

While citizens bear the daily impact of these increases, the Government is slow to present clear and effective solutions. This lack of response risks amplifying inflation, dramatically reducing citizens’ purchasing power, and undermining the competitiveness of domestic producers,” the party’s statement reads.

PSDE considers that the current situation requires urgent and well‑targeted interventions. Concrete support measures for the population and the business environment are needed, including compensation mechanisms, tax facilities, and policies that limit the impact of price increases on the real economy.

At the same time, PSDE supports the trade unions’ call for genuine—not merely formal—social dialogue between the Government, social partners, and representatives of the business community. Only through a responsible and coordinated approach can real solutions be identified to overcome this crisis.