Sanctions on LUKOIL do not affect aircrafts' refueling in Chisinau at present

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is monitoring the impact of international sanctions on the fuel supplier LUKOIL, noting that operations at Chisinau Airport are proceeding as normal.

The institution has been officially notified about the restrictive measures imposed by the United States and the United Kingdom, which will take effect starting from  November 21, 2025, targeting entities within the LUKOIL company, a supplier of fuel, including for the civil aviation sector.

CAA specifies that, at present, aircrafts’ refueling operations take place as normal, without any disruptions to the flight activities at Chisinau International Airport.

“We are in permanent touch with the airport’s administration, handling service providers and airline operators, in order to ensure that all activities are conducted safely and continuously,” said the CAA.

At the same time, all airline operators have been informed about the present situation and are actively cooperating with authorities, in order to prevent any impact on passengers or flight schedules.

The CAA emphasizes that preventive measures are being analyzed, in order to ensure the continuity of aviation fuel supply, in the event that sanctions affect the current supply chain. “We will continue to publicly communicate relevant developments and ensure the stable operation of the national aeronautical system, safely and in accordance with international standards,” the Civil Aviation Authority added.

The United States Department of the Treasury announced, last week, sanctions against Russian oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, in order to reduce Moscow's ability to finance its war effort in Ukraine.

Shortly after the decision had been announced, the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) informed that it was analyzing the effects of the sanctions, as well as their potential impact on the oil products market of Moldova.