In Moldova, maximum retail prices for major petroleum products continue to decline, and compared to the figures from late September, the maximum price for AI-95 gasoline has decreased by 3.83 lei per liter, and the maximum price for standard diesel fuel has decreased by 1.11 lei per liter
ANRE officials discussed with IMF representatives the prospects for an increase in electricity prices, the future mechanism for quarterly adjustments to gas prices, and the impact of tariff changes on Moldovan consumers
ANRE has approved a package of European regulations designed to accelerate the alignment of the Moldovan energy market with EU standards. This involves the implementation of a set of terms, conditions, and methodologies related to the operation of the electricity market, interconnections, and system balancing.
Moldova is drafting rules for purchasing heat from independent producers: the regulator has put forward for discussion a mechanism designed to open the market to new heat sources and make the centralized heat supply system more efficient. At the same time, the draft specifically outlines the conditions under which such purchases must not worsen the situation for consumers or affect rates.
Electricity prices for end users in Moldova could rise by up to 15% — ANRE
Moldova achieved a favorable outcome in an international investment arbitration case related to gas market regulation and measures adopted over the years. The tribunal rejected all of the claimants' financial claims and separately confirmed the legality of one of the contested sanctions, which may have implications for future practice in the energy sector.
ANRE stated that when comparing gas prices in Moldova with European prices, one must take into account regulatory mechanisms, compensation, and billing structures; otherwise, conclusions may be distorted. The agency also noted that inaccurate comparisons are circulating on social media that do not reflect the actual logic behind tariff setting and procurement.
The estimated price of gas contracted for October turned out to be lower than the level the regulator had factored into the fourth-quarter rates. Energocom explains that the final figure is determined based on a market formula and the results of procurement procedures; the full version of the report includes the calculation details and the factors that influenced the price.
Effective October 1, rates for heat supplied to customers of Termoelectrica and CET-Nord have increased
In Moldova, new, higher natural gas rates for all Energocom customers took effect on October 1
Rates for heat supplied to Termoelectrica and CET-Nord customers rose by 62.2%—to 3,277 lei per Gcal—and by 53.3% to 3,374 lei per Gcal, respectively.
In Moldova, natural gas prices for residential consumers will rise by 28.8% starting October 1—from 18.79 to 24.2 lei per cubic meter, excluding VAT (from 20.3 to 26.14 lei, including 8% VAT)
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