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title: "Moldova sees sharp rise in food and heating costs"
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published: 2025-04-10T13:13:47Z
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# Moldova sees sharp rise in food and heating costs

> Due to recent economic crises, the prices of many goods and services have risen significantly.

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Due to recent economic crises, the prices of many goods and services have risen significantly.

For example, consumers are now paying nearly 40% more for vegetables, and heating bills have increased by as much as 70% compared to the previous season. This is happening despite the National Bureau of Statistics reporting an annual inflation rate of 8.8% for March.

According to the same source, food prices increased by 9% over the past year. The most substantial price hikes were seen in services provided to the public, which rose by just over 17%.

In March, vegetables were over 36% more expensive than in the same month last year. Fruit prices rose by more than 25%, while eggs and vegetable oil saw increases of around 13%.

The cost of centralized heating surged by more than 63%, while natural gas prices climbed over 33%.

Significant increases were also recorded in electricity prices and medical services, rising by over 25% and 22%, respectively.

According to forecasts from the National Bank, the average annual inflation rate is expected to reach 7.3% this year. In 2026, inflation is projected to drop below the 5% threshold, reaching 4.7%.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**