Energocom disagrees with expert criticism that the company failed to purchase gas on time at favorable prices and is now proposing to raise tariffs
Energocom's statement notes that Moldova purchases gas at international market prices. Despite having diversified its supply sources and created a functioning market, no European gas importing country can escape the impact of events on international markets. It emphasizes that at the beginning of the year, forecasts pointed to a gradual decline in natural gas prices. However, the escalation of the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on energy infrastructure, and intensifying competition between Europe and Asia for liquefied natural gas have radically changed the situation. In just a few months, prices on the European TTF market have increased by more than 70%, volatility remains high, and the forecast points to a price of over €55/MWh of natural gas. The company's graphs illustrate international events and their impact on natural gas prices, and explain why the optimistic forecasts from late last year are no longer relevant. Energocom stated that it has always strived to provide its customers with the best available prices, as required by law and common sense. However, purchases are made under market conditions, and if tariffs are not adjusted in a timely manner, real costs accumulate rather than disappear, requiring reimbursement later. "Understanding this context is important. Tariffs are influenced not only by events in Moldova, but also by geopolitical events thousands of kilometers away, which can change gas prices overnight across the entire European market. Today, energy security means not only diversifying supply sources, but also the ability to responsibly manage the consequences of international crises for consumers and the entire national energy system," Energocom emphasized.// 17.07.2026 — InfoMarket.
