The regulator has revised the requirements for mandatory gas reserves for Transnistria for the upcoming heating season, significantly tightening the parameters for winter preparations. The decision is linked to updated gas legislation and is accompanied by a new schedule for building reserves, while suppliers' deadlines and reporting obligations to the authorities remain unchanged.
Moldova's fiscal and regulatory agenda is moving quickly, with the government revising the 2026 budget framework, tightening rules in key sectors and advancing several major investment and infrastructure decisions. The day's briefing also points to notable developments in banking, agriculture and energy that could shape market expectations in the weeks ahead.
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
In Moldova, the ANRE's decision to raise natural gas rates for all Energocom customers took effect on September 1
Amendments to Moldova's Natural Gas Law have come into effect, establishing a separate mechanism for mandatory reserves to supply the Transnistrian region. The new rules establish procedures for building up and drawing down the reserve, and also introduce requirements for the company designated to handle supplies, making the system more formalized and predictable in light of past disruptions.
ANRE rejected allegations that the euro exchange rate was artificially inflated when calculating the new gas tariff, which allegedly placed an additional burden on consumers. The regulator stated that the calculations are based on the current methodology, and that the exchange rate used will subsequently be adjusted based on actual data, without generating additional revenue for the supplier.
The natural gas rate for residential consumers in Moldova has increased by 40.7%—from 13.35 to 18.79 lei per cubic meter, excluding VAT (from 14.42 to 20.3 lei, including 8% VAT)
Moldova is drafting new regulations that specifically govern the storage of petroleum products for emergency reserves and establish a special mechanism for granting operators access to this activity. The initiative is intended to strengthen the market's protection against supply disruptions and may influence the development of the country's fuel storage infrastructure.
Moldova cannot avoid raising gas rates for consumers amid a sharp rise in gas prices on international exchanges—Vasili Tofan
Moldova has sufficient fuel reserves, and isolated cases of diesel fuel shortages are temporary—Ministry of Energy
Moldova plans to follow the EU's example and reduce the frequency of inspections of electricity and gas meters in order to lower operators' costs and the rates paid by citizens
ANRE has put forward for public comment a draft revision of regulated natural gas prices for residential consumers, which could significantly change the cost of gas supplies in the near future. The agency's decision is due to changes in market conditions and rising gas procurement costs; the full version of the article includes details of the proposed adjustment and the supplier's arguments.
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