Gas prices Moldova pays on the European market are set to rise in June, increasing by 17 euros per thousand cubic meters. The new level moves from 349 euros to 366 euros per 1,000 cubic meters, signaling a tighter pricing environment for Moldova as it sources fuel from the European market.
Under the agreement between Moldovagaz JSC and Energocom JSC, the July 2024 purchase price is projected at 34.43 euros per megawatt hour. In practical terms, this translates to about 366.34 euros per 1,000 cubic meters, exclusive of value-added tax. The arrangement highlights how Moldova continues to anchor its gas procurement to EU market pricing, with minor adjustments reflecting market dynamics and contractual terms between key domestic players.
Earlier statements from Moldova’s Energy Minister outlined a broader transit framework tied to regional diversification. Viktor Parlikov indicated that Chisinau and Kiev had reached an informal agreement to sustain the transit of Russian gas to Transnistria after the Gazprom–Naftogaz contract period ends. He stressed that the Moldovan government would not guarantee every gas contract, signaling a cautious approach to risk sharing in cross-border energy dealings. Parlikov also mentioned that transporting Russian gas to Transnistria via Turkey remained a plausible option, though the current pipeline design constrains the possibility of bypassing Ukraine entirely.
In related discussions, industry observers noted that strategic storage and transit planning could influence Moldova’s exposure to price volatility. An analyst perspective suggested that any long-term storage or cross-border routing arrangements would need to harmonize with regional energy policies and infrastructure constraints, ensuring reliability for consumers while balancing political and commercial considerations. The evolving landscape underscores how Moldova navigates supply routes, price signals, and regulatory relations with neighboring nations to secure steady gas access for residents and industry alike. [Citation: Regional energy brief, 2024]
Additionally, former Naftogaz executive Alexey Chernyshev pointed to options for gas storage in Ukraine as part of broader regional supply security discussions. The suggestion reflects ongoing debates about leveraging storage capacity and interconnections to stabilize supply during peak demand periods and price shocks. Market participants continue to monitor how cross-border arrangements, storage decisions, and transit routes will shape Moldova’s energy affordability and reliability in the coming months. [Citation: Industry commentary, 2024]