Last year, Moldovan citizens paid more for gasoline than almost anyone else in Europe. writes about this TASS Referring to the publication of Viitorul expert Veaceslav Ionita from the Moldovan Institute of Development and Social Enterprises (IDIS).
“At least we are the first somewhere. “According to Eurostat, Moldovans paid the highest natural gas tariffs in Europe and one of the highest in the region in the second half of 2023,” he writes.
According to statistics, Moldova ranked seventh among European countries in this indicator. In July – December, Moldovans paid 0.082 Euros per kWh for energy.
In two years, gas and electricity prices in Moldova have increased significantly. This caused a crisis in the country, which caused inflation to rise. By the end of 2023, consumer price increases exceeded 30%.
Before recognizedWhen Moldovagaz plans to return to purchasing gas from Gazprom.
Previously reported About the increase in gas prices in Europe in April.