Over the past year, rates for a number of key services in Moldova have changed significantly: this has had the greatest impact on electricity, transportation, and certain utility bills. New inflation data show how the cost of basic services changed in August and which items, conversely, became cheaper on a year-over-year basis.
Energocom will change the format of its invoices to provide a clearer overview of payments
Annual inflation in Moldova once again exceeded the National Bank's target range in August, halting the recent slowdown. Statistics show a noticeable acceleration in price growth across several major groups of goods and services, although trends in individual segments remain mixed.
Starting in 2027, Moldova plans to adopt the kW·h unit of measurement throughout the entire natural gas supply chain, including distribution and delivery to end users
The Moldovan government has approved an action plan to prepare for the 2026–2027 heating season to ensure an uninterrupted supply of energy resources to the country
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
As of August 24, Energocom had purchased 9,200 MWh of electricity and fully met Moldova's electricity demand for the day
Moldova's day-ahead electricity market has set a new record, underscoring the rapid expansion of short-term power trading and rising participation from wholesale market players. The latest result also highlights the market's growing role in the country's electricity balance and its closer alignment with European trading mechanisms.
As of August 21, Energocom had purchased a total of 9,657 MWh of electricity, compared with 10,295 MWh the previous day, and fully met Moldova's electricity demand today
As of August 20, Energocom had purchased a total of 10,295 MWh of electricity, compared with 10,064 MWh the previous day, and fully met Moldova's electricity demand today
As of August 19, Energocom had purchased a total of 10,064 MWh of electricity and fully met Moldova's electricity demand for the day
Moldova's electricity demand for August 18 was fully covered after Energocom secured the required volumes from a mix of local generation and external sources. The company said supply is currently stable, but warned that market conditions in the region remain difficult and that high prices during peak hours continue to put pressure on consumers.
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
Moldova's Ministry of Energy stated that, under the current circumstances, a return to purchasing electricity from the Moldovan State Power Plant is not being considered. The ministry attributes this to changes in the economics of production, technical limitations, and additional risks associated with sanctions and new energy market regulations.
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