The Minister of Energy of Moldova predicted a new increase in gas tariffs

Tariffs on gas for the population of Moldova will increase again in October after the August increase of 41%. This warning was voiced by the Minister of Energy of the Republic Dorin Zhungietu, writes sb.by.

According to TASS, at the briefing he said:

- It is very possible to change the price of gas in Moldova in October. The situation on the international markets does not add stability, and the republic today buys volumes without knowing the exact price of supplies, since they are formed on the basis of average values over the past month.

The Moldovan minister said that the new tariff will be announced after the average gas purchase price for September becomes known.

Among the factors that increase gas tariffs, Zhungietu listed the war in the Middle East, competition between the European and Asian markets for liquefied gas and relatively low levels of gas in underground storage facilities of European countries. The government of Moldova in August imposed a 60-day energy alert against the backdrop of the situation in Iran and the Persian Gulf, and President Maia Sandu warned citizens of the country about rising prices for energy resources and other goods due to the crisis. The authorities are trying to stockpile fuel for domestic consumption, in particular in case of possible power failures. Restrictions have also been imposed on the sale of electricity to private organizations during peak hours as part of the government’s high-alert energy regime.

Moldova is experiencing an energy crisis due to rising gas and electricity prices. In 2025, Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas through its territory, which led to a reduction in electricity generation at the Moldavian GRES in Transnistria. In this situation, Moldova completely switched to the purchase of gas and electricity from European suppliers at higher prices. The cost of gas on the exchange in Europe approached $ 1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters