Members of the “Alliance of Moldovans” political party made this statement during a press conference on the draft budget and tax policy for 2027, developed by the Ministry of Finance.
They note that the government’s arguments regarding the standardization of the VAT rate ignore Moldova’s economic realities.
Energy in Moldova is already more expensive than in neighboring countries
“Moldova already pays more for gas, electricity, and heating than neighboring countries, including Ukraine, which is at war,” says party chairman Dumitru Roibu. “The cost of electricity here is 3.56 lei per kWh, while in Ukraine it is about 1.87 lei, and in Romania, approximately 3.17 lei. Natural gas in Moldova costs about 14.43 lei per cubic meter, whereas in Ukraine it is about 3.45 lei, and in Romania—approximately 6.70 lei.
– The situation is similar with heating: in Moldova, citizens pay about 2,510 lei per gigacalorie, whereas in Ukraine it is about 850 lei, and in Romania—approximately 1,580 lei. Under these conditions, raising the VAT rate will make Moldova even less competitive for both investors and domestic producers.”
And the elimination of the reduced VAT rate for bread, milk, and other staple foods, according to the politician, will affect low-income citizens and families.
“Raising the VAT on these goods violates Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and their families, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, and necessary social services,” stated Dumitru Roibu.
