Moldova is preparing changes to its tax legislation that will affect commercial electricity consumption and may impact business expenses. The bill has already been approved by the government and provides for a number of exemptions and incentives for specific sectors, as well as additional budgetary implications that have yet to be assessed by Parliament.
A state of emergency has been declared in Moldova's energy and hydrological sectors at the national level for a period of 60 days, effective September 26, 2026.
Energocom reported that Moldova's power grid will face a commercial electricity shortage during four time periods today
Moldova is entering the cold season, facing a number of serious, overlapping risks; in fact, it has found itself in a "perfect storm" situation—Vasile Tofan
The Moldovan government will propose that Parliament declare a state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors throughout the country for a period of 60 days, beginning on September 26
Moldova is preparing to update the energy-labeling regulations for household appliances and refrigeration equipment: consumers are promised clearer and more comparable information about energy efficiency classes and product specifications before making a purchase, including for online sales. The new requirements will apply to several product categories at once and bring national regulations into line with European standards.
Moldova is developing a unified digital service that will allow consumers to compare offers from gas and electricity providers based on clear and consistent rules. The new tool is intended to centralize data on rates and terms, as well as change the process for publishing and verifying offers on the market.
Over the past year, rates for a number of key services in Moldova have changed significantly: this has had the greatest impact on electricity, transportation, and certain utility bills. New inflation data show how the cost of basic services changed in August and which items, conversely, became cheaper on a year-over-year basis.
Energocom will change the format of its invoices to provide a clearer overview of payments
Annual inflation in Moldova once again exceeded the National Bank's target range in August, halting the recent slowdown. Statistics show a noticeable acceleration in price growth across several major groups of goods and services, although trends in individual segments remain mixed.
Starting in 2027, Moldova plans to adopt the kW·h unit of measurement throughout the entire natural gas supply chain, including distribution and delivery to end users
The Moldovan government has approved an action plan to prepare for the 2026–2027 heating season to ensure an uninterrupted supply of energy resources to the country
In Moldova, the average price of electricity purchased by suppliers and system operators on the wholesale market in the second quarter of 2026 fell by approximately 45 bani per kWh compared with the previous quarter
As of August 24, Energocom had purchased 9,200 MWh of electricity and fully met Moldova's electricity demand for the day
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