In October, Energocom purchased electricity at a higher price than the previous month, due to changes in the supply structure and a shift in purchases toward more expensive consumption hours. Imports continued to account for the bulk of the supply, while a significant portion of demand was met through domestic generation and market mechanisms.
The Ministry of Energy will conduct a nationwide inventory and assessment of petroleum product storage capacity in Moldova
Moldova's central bank has tightened monetary policy sharply, while inflation forecasts have been revised upward and borrowing costs continue to move higher. At the same time, the latest business climate data, energy market developments, infrastructure decisions and new regulatory changes point to a busy period for companies and investors.
The National Bank of Moldova noted that the balance of risks for inflation in the medium term remains tilted toward rising prices, although the situation may change by the end of the forecast horizon. The regulator attributes this to external uncertainty and a number of domestic factors, and a new inflation review with an updated forecast will be published in the coming days.
Moldova is preparing an update to the energy component of its European integration program, with a particular focus on the security of gas supplies, inventory management, and adaptation to new European requirements for the energy market. Authorities are also reviewing priorities for the coming years, including measures to increase market transparency and strengthen oversight in the oil and gas sector.
According to a European Commission report, the energy sector is among the top three sectors showing the greatest progress in Moldova's European integration—Ministry of Energy
Moldova and China have agreed to deepen trade and investment ties, while also easing access for selected Moldovan agricultural goods to the Chinese market. The talks in Shanghai also opened the door to new cooperation in energy, logistics, tourism and other sectors, with several joint initiatives now moving forward.
Another phase of the EcoVoucher program has concluded in Moldova, during which thousands of families were able to replace their old household appliances with more energy-efficient ones with government support. Authorities note that part of the unused budget will be allocated to the next phase of the program, and the cumulative impact is already evident in a noticeable reduction in electricity consumption and emissions.
Moldova is accelerating its energy transition and expanding infrastructure projects designed to strengthen its ties with neighboring markets and reduce its external dependence. Authorities link these steps to the country's course toward European integration, hoping that changes in the energy sector will become a key driver of economic growth and regional security.
From October 26 to November 1, 12.21 million cubic meters of natural gas were consumed on the right bank of the Nistru, which is 43.3% less than during the same period last year, when consumption totaled 21.55 million cubic meters
The state-owned company Energocom announced that it has completed its gas preparations for the cold season and is now moving on to forming its electricity procurement portfolio. The company plans to cover the shortfall by sourcing from external markets, taking into account regional market conditions and the availability of transmission capacity.
Moldova's fiscal position, energy security measures and market trends are all moving in notable directions, with fresh data on budget execution, gas procurement and major infrastructure projects. The full review also highlights new tax rules, financing opportunities and sharp shifts in housing and transport activity that could matter for businesses and households alike.
In Moldova, registration for heating compensation applications began on November 2 as part of the government program "Ajutor la Contor"
By Abdulla Saeed Alhebsi. Opinion.
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