Vento suspends fuel sales at more than 40 filling stations

The Vento filling-station chain has temporarily suspended fuel sales at more than 40 stations across the country, including in Chisinau. The restriction has been in place since 16:00 on 4 November.

Vento Retail said the decision follows an order from the authorities concerning the use of measuring systems. The company did not say which agency issued the order, what violations were found or when sales will resume. Only fuel is affected: shops and other services at the stations remain open.

According to its website, Vento Retail operates 91 filling stations. In 2025 the company reported revenue of about 2.04 billion lei and a profit of roughly 24 million lei.

What it means for you

• If you usually fill up at Vento, check whether your station is selling fuel before you set off — the company runs a 24/7 hotline.
• Businesses with fleets and Vento fuel cards should plan refuelling at other stations until sales resume.
• The case shows that the authorities are closely checking measuring systems at filling stations.

Source: NewsMaker, 05.11.2026