Ukraine has resumed gas exports but is prepared to sell gas to Moldova only at market prices, which in Europe exceed 950–1,000 euros per thousand cubic metres.
At a meeting in Moscow on 27 October, participants in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum agreed to promote the stable growth of natural gas consumption and to strengthen its environmental benefits through the decarbonisation of the sector.
Moldova’s Prime Minister Vasile Tofan proposed a new formula for natural gas procurement last week.
Vasile Tofan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, announced that supplies of Romanian gas from the Black Sea will begin to reach Moldova from next autumn.
The problem of rising natural gas and electricity tariffs does not stem from the network infrastructure operators. Moreover, high natural gas tariffs do not bring any benefits to the company.
On the BRM EST gas trading platform in the Republic of Moldova, almost three times as many spot transactions were concluded in the first half of 2026 as in the previous year, despite a 72 per cent decline in trading volume.
Russia has shipped nearly 300,000 barrels of diesel following a deal that temporarily eased US sanctions against Russian diesel. Trump is seeking to bring down fuel prices.
At present, Moldova is purchasing natural gas at an average price 28–30 per cent higher than the average price in Europe. This was stated by IDIS Viitorul economic expert Veaceslav Ioniță during a broadcast on one of the country’s television channels.
Ukraine is ready to supply natural gas to the Republic of Moldova, and its geographical proximity could provide an advantage in terms of transport costs. This was stated by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Chișinău, Paun Rahovei, during a broadcast on the Vocea Basarabiei television and radio company.
On Monday, Slovakia and Hungary called on Brussels to show greater flexibility regarding the phase-out of Russian gas.
