European natural gas prices continue to climb, supported by geopolitical tensions, uncertainty in LNG trade, and weaker supply flows into the region. Market conditions remain tight as storage levels lag seasonal norms, keeping traders focused on the next moves in the energy market.
The head of Moldovagaz has publicly addressed reports about his compensation, saying the figures circulating in public debate do not match the actual amounts. His remarks also touched on the company’s role in Moldova’s energy infrastructure and its responsibilities in gas supply, including a sensitive regional function that remains under state delegation.
Moldova’s gas procurement costs rose sharply in the first half of 2026, with the market seeing notable month-to-month volatility and a peak in spring. Regulatory data also point to a changing consumption pattern and a revised outlook for the rest of the year, with further price pressure expected in the coming months.
Price of natural gas on the European exchange continues to rise; over the past 24 hours, it has increased by 2.6%, and over the past two weeks, by 36.3% — Energocom
ANRE has moved ahead with a monthly procedure that sets regulated gas prices for emergency supply, while a separate draft on broader end-user tariffs remains under public review. The regulator is urging consumers and market participants to distinguish between the two processes as debate intensifies around the agency’s agenda.
The Ministry of Energy proposes adjusting gas rates in Moldova on a quarterly basis, depending on trends in international prices, as well as reorganizing the 12 distribution companies of the “Moldovagaz” group into a single company
The reorganization of the gas distribution companies in the “Moldovagaz” group will not have a significant impact on natural gas rates—Vadim Ceban
In Moldova, there is discussion about a possible revision of the terms for gas supplies, which, according to one politician, could have a significant impact on residential rates. The proposal in question is said to be technically feasible and capable of changing the current pricing situation in the market.
Over the past 24 hours, the price of natural gas on the European exchange rose by 2.17 euros/MWh (+3.6%)—from 59.63 to 61.80 euros/MWh—Energocom
NARE plans to raise the gas rate for residential consumers by 40.7%—from 13.35 to 18.79 lei per cubic meter, excluding VAT (from 14.42 to 20.29 lei, including 8% VAT)
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