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Energy prices Moldova

Electricity, gas, fuel and wholesale prices for Moldova at a glance — official sources, compared with the EU average.

2 datasets · Eurostat, EU Oil Bulletin, ENTSO-E and national statistics · updated automatically

non-EU Not an EU member — shown for reference; not part of the EU average or the rankings

Electricity (household)

18.72ct/kWh

H1 2026−25.2 %vs. EU average

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Natural gas (household)

8.46ct/kWh

H1 2026 · ≈ 0.89 €/m³−12.8 %vs. EU average

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Energy prices in Moldova at a glance

Household electricity in Moldova costs 18.72 ct/kWh in H1 2026, which is 25.2 % below the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh. Compared with the previous half-year the price has fallen by 4.8 %.

Household natural gas costs 8.46 ct/kWh (≈ 0.89 €/m³) in H1 2026, 12.8 % below the EU average of 9.70 ct/kWh.

Neighbouring countries

RORomania⚡ 28.36 ct/kWh · ⛽ 1.89 €/L

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FAQ

How much does electricity cost in Moldova?
Household electricity in Moldova costs 18.72 ct/kWh (H1 2026, all taxes included). That is 25.2 % below the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh.
Is Moldova more expensive than the EU average?
Electricity is 25.2 % below the EU average. Gas is 12.8 % below the EU average.
Where does the data come from?
Household prices come from Eurostat (half-yearly, consumption bands DC / D2), fuel prices from the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin and national statistics offices, wholesale prices from ENTSO-E and Elexon. Non-EU countries are converted to euros at ECB reference rates. The EU average covers member states only.

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Sources: Eurostat · EU Oil Bulletin · ENTSO-E · national statistics · updated automatically