Gas reserves for the population in the self-proclaimed Transnistria will last only 24 days, according to Sergei Obolonik, the “Minister of Economic Development.”

He stated that the region is facing an energy and humanitarian crisis. The 13 million cubic meters of reserved gas are being used to supply social institutions and essential facilities.

Currently, daily consumption, even under strict conservation measures, stands at 270,000 cubic meters.

Earlier projections indicated that gas supplies in the southern part of the region would last until January 20, while the northern areas were expected to face shortages as early as January 10.