Household energy bills to drop by 13% following lower procurement costs and strategic revenue adjustments
Radio Moldova,
3 February 2026 14:30
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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