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Moldova mulls lower energy costs as regulator reviews tariff adjustments

Potential cost reductions for both heating and electricity could be forthcoming for Moldovan households, as the National Energy Regulation Agency (ANRE) gears up for a crucial meeting on Friday to analyse Termoelectrica's tariff adjustment proposals.

The proposed revision seeks a 15.4% reduction in the heating tariff, from the current 3,267 lei per gigacalorie to a revised 2,774 lei. "The ANRE draft resolution seeks a slight over 15% reduction in the heating tariff," the Institution notes. "Consequently, for a gigacalorie, residents of the capital would pay 2,774 lei instead of 3,267 lei."

This potential decrease would mark the second for heating tariffs in 2023, following a summer reduction from 3,577 lei. However, electricity prices experienced a slight five-bani increase during the same period.

Termoelectrica, Moldova's leading energy producer, submitted its tariff adjustment request on December 8th. Interim director Iurie Razlovan highlighted that "over 96% of households in Moldova utilising the centralised heating system are currently connected to the thermal agent."

The ANRE's decision on Friday could significantly impact many Moldovan families currently navigating economic challenges and inflation. If approved, the tariff adjustments could offer some financial reprieve from increasing energy costs.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

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