The Republic of Moldova bought more expensive energy in October than in the previous month
In October 2025, the company JSC Energocom purchased over 387 thousand MWh of electricity at an average price of 132.44 euros per MWh, marking an increase of almost 16% compared to September.
This growth in costs is primarily attributed to market volatility in the region and a higher proportion of imported electricity within the overall supply structure.
Energy Source Structure
- Imports accounted for 75.43% of total energy purchases.
- Domestic production covered 24.57% of the total.
Purchase Distribution
- 20.39% of the energy was obtained through bilateral contracts with suppliers and producers from Romania and Ukraine.
- 55.04% was purchased on the BRM and OPCOM trading platforms.
The reported acquisition costs do not include additional expenses for taxes, transportation, logistics, or capacity booking.
The increase in the average purchase price reflects the dynamics of the regional energy market and the rising dependency on imports to meet local demand.
Author's Summary
The cost surge in Moldova’s October energy purchases mirrors market instability and growing reliance on imports to satisfy domestic power requirements.