The Moldovan police asked citizens not to go out into the street at night because of the decision of the authorities to turn off street lighting, reports Noi.md.

The Police Inspectorate noted that now it is getting dark early in the street and the authorities are partially shutting off street lighting amid the energy crisis, so residents were advised to be more cautious. In particular, the department recommended not to walk after dark in deserted and unsafe places, to avoid people with suspicious behavior or intoxicated, to be more careful when entering entrances, not to take large sums of money and not to use elevators. The office also advised residents not to leave children alone, travel in groups and use a flashlight.

In September, Moldovan authorities launched a nationwide campaign on responsible energy consumption amid a nearly fivefold increase in energy prices.

On October 21, Premier Energy, an electricity supplier for central and southern Moldova, announced that Moldovan electricity consumers should be prepared for fan outages during the upcoming winter heating season due to the intensification of the energy crisis.

On October 24, the country declared a shortage of electricity in the country, because Moldova restricted its supplies from Ukraine and the Moldovan TPP, located in unrecognized Transnistria. Commercial property owners were advised to reduce lighting by 30%, turn off fountains and billboards.