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title: "Moldova slashes domestic gas prices as energy regulator redistributes €18.5M surplus"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/67940/moldova-slashes-domestic-gas-prices-as-energy-regulator-redistributes-18-5m-surplus
published: 2026-02-03T12:22:48Z
language: en
author: "Redacția  TRM"
section: "Social"
source: moldova1.md
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# Moldova slashes domestic gas prices as energy regulator redistributes €18.5M surplus

> Moldovan household consumers will pay €0.74 (approx. 14.42 MDL) per cubic meter of natural gas starting this week. The new regulated prices, approved by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) on February 3, represent a 13% decrease compared to current rates.

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Moldovan household consumers will pay €0.74 (approx. 14.42 MDL) per cubic meter of natural gas starting this week. The new regulated prices, approved by the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) on February 3, represent a 13% decrease compared to current rates.

The revised tariff includes a base price of 13.35 MDL plus an 8% Value Added Tax (VAT). The reduction will take full legal effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.

**Strategic redistribution of surplus revenue**

The price cut was made possible by "positive financial deviations" totaling approximately 360 million MDL (approx. €18.5M). This surplus, accumulated by the state supplier Energocom, is being returned to the public through lower monthly bills.

ANRE Director Constantin Borosan confirmed that the regulator was able to set a lower tariff than initially proposed by the supplier. "By reducing the supplier’s regulated income, we have lowered the pre-tax price to 13,353 MDL per 1,000 cubic meters," Borosan explained.

**A breakdown of the 2026 energy costs**

The final price is composed of several regulated factors, with gas procurement accounting for 58% of the cost. Distribution services make up 36%, while transport and supply expenses account for the remaining margins.

Industrial and commercial sectors will also benefit from the adjustment. Prices for high-pressure networks have been set at 8,365 MDL per 1,000 cubic meters, while medium-pressure network rates have dropped to 9,533 MDL.

**Market outlook for 2026**

The new tariffs are projected to remain stable for the next 12 months. ANRE estimates the average annual procurement price for 2026 at €404 per 1,000 cubic meters (approximately €38/MWh).

This forecast represents a nearly 17% decrease in wholesale costs compared to the previous year, signaling a stabilization of the regional energy market.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**