In January 2022, the Republic of Moldova could buy natural gas from Russia at an even higher price. The statement was made by the director of the National Agency for Energy Regulations Octavian Calmâc, according to the local press.

For December, the purchase price of gas from Gazprom was of $550 per thousand cubic meters.

“Our estimates, as well as the company’s estimates for January, show a higher purchase price of natural gas than the one set for tariff purposes. For December, the purchase price is of $550 per thousand cubic meters. We, for tariff purposes, applied a price of 430 dollars “, said Octavian Calmâc.

Moldova depends in the most direct way on international quotations for gas purchases, but also on the calculation formula, which is variable. Depending on fluctuations, they will also be reflected in the price of gas purchased by “Moldovagaz” from “Gazprom”. The price of gas on international markets exceeded $2,000 per thousand cubic meters in December.