Energocom continues to procure gas for the new gas year through a series of auctions
Energocom continues to procure natural gas for the new gas year and held nine rounds of gas procurement auctions last week
Natural gas
Gas prices in Europe have fallen by more than 7%
European natural gas prices have eased sharply after a recent spike in geopolitical risk, but the market remains sensitive to supply and weather factors. Traders are still watching storage levels, LNG flows and demand prospects closely, as the next move may depend on several competing pressures.
ANRE stated that the liberalization of the gas market does not increase the cost of fuel distribution
ANRE stated that the liberalization of the natural gas market does not increase the cost of gas distribution services
The differences in the calculation of the new gas rate are due to variations and the forecast for the purchase price
The main differences between Energocom’s and ANRE’s calculations of the new gas rate concern the magnitude of rate deviations and the forecast for the purchase price
Gas prices in Europe continue to rise and are hitting new local highs
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.
Moldovagaz chairman reported a monthly salary of about 150,000 lei
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.
The purchase price of gas for Moldova rose by 41.6% in the first half of 2026
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.
Gas prices in Europe continue to rise rapidly
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
The Ministry of Energy proposes adjusting gas rates in Moldova on a quarterly basis and consolidating distribution companies
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 Moldovagaz will not have a significant impact on natural gas rates
The reorganization of the gas distribution companies in the “Moldovagaz” group will not have a significant impact on natural gas rates—Vadim Ceban
Dodon said gas prices in Moldova could be lowered to 10 lei
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.
The price of natural gas in Europe rose by 3.6% over the past 24 hours
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 gas rates for residential customers by 40.7%
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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