According to Bălți Mayor Alexandr Petkov, a potential nearly twofold increase in heating rates by CET-Nord could have a significant impact on the household budgets of the city's residents. According to him, municipal authorities are already analyzing the situation and considering additional support measures for those who will find it particularly difficult to pay for heating. "CET-Nord's plan to almost double the heating tariff threatens to deal a heavy blow to the family budget of most residents of Bălți. We are already analyzing the situation and working out additional support measures for those who will find it particularly difficult to pay for heating," wrote Alexandr Petkov. The mayor suggests paying special attention to kindergartens and schools. According to him, funds must be allocated for their heating to ensure normal conditions for children during the cold season. "People should not be left to face this problem alone. I am also counting on the support of municipal councilors. Protecting the residents of Bălți is our shared responsibility. When it comes to people's well-being and warmth in their homes, political differences must take a back seat," noted Alexandr Petkov. On September 22, the main heat supplier in Bălți — CET-Nord — submitted a request to the National Agency for Energy Regulation to revise the heat tariff for consumers and set it at 4,314 lei per gigacalorie, excluding VAT. The current rate is 2,201 lei per Gcal, excluding VAT. Thus, the requested increase amounts to 2,113 lei (+96%). // 23.09.2026 — InfoMarket.