Gas prices in Moldova have surged by 50%, marking a significant shift in the country's energy landscape. According to official data from state company Energocom, the average procurement price for natural gas for the 2025–2026 gas year stands at approximately 38.5 euros/MWh, or roughly 410 euros per thousand cubic meters.
"The procurement price plays a key role in shaping the final tariff for consumers," — stated Energocom's energy security team.
Procurement Process and International Participation
Gas purchases for blue fuel were conducted starting in May, with separate contracts signed each month within 54 auctions. A total of 13 international companies from Switzerland, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Netherlands participated successfully in these tender rounds.
Twelve of the procurement rounds were completed successfully, with the majority of contracts executed under an indexed formula based on TTF price benchmarks for the first month of each period, supplemented by data from the Romanian Commodity Exchange (BRM). Final procurement prices for specific months remain undisclosed until shortly before delivery.
Volume Commitments and Energy Security
Energocom's projections indicate that by the end of February 2026, approximately 90.9% of forecast consumption has been contracted for the 2025–2026 gas year — representing 7.45 million MWh, equivalent to roughly 700 million cubic meters of gas.
"Moldova has ensured over 90% of the necessary gas volume for 2025–2026, including the winter period," — confirmed Energy Minister Dorin Jungiuetu.
Economic Impact and Regional Context
Previously, tariffs included prices of up to 480 euros per thousand cubic meters. The current price structure already incorporates transport costs to Moldova's virtual trading point (VTP) — a non-physical hub for natural gas trading.
Energy experts note that procuring gas from Russian sources at 6-8 lei per unit remains unrealistic under current market conditions. The diversified international procurement strategy has positioned Moldova as a stable participant in the European gas market, reducing exposure to single-source dependencies.
As the March 2026 procurement period concludes, first consumer invoices are expected to arrive in October 2026, marking a transition period for households and businesses across the country adapting to the new pricing structure.