Ministry of Agriculture warns oil companies against diesel price gouging ahead of spring fieldwork: We demand responsibility and fairness towards farmers
Moldpres,
6 March 2026 11:20
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) has issued a warning to operators on the petroleum products market, calling for responsibility and fairness towards farmers who are in the middle of the spring agricultural campaign. In a context where access to fuel is vital f...
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