Energocom Accuses Moldova's ANRE of Energy Price Manipulation

Moldovan energy market controversy heats up as Energocom official accuses ANRE of manipulation. Alexandr Slusar, a member of Energocom's administration council, publicly accused the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) of manipulating energy prices in 2025. Slusar presented data indicating significantly lower electricity acquisition costs during the first five months of the year compared to the tariffs charged to consumers. He argued that this discrepancy justifies an immediate reduction in electricity tariffs. "ANRE is playing games with people," Slusar stated in a Facebook post. In response, ANRE rejected Slusar's claims, asserting that tariff reductions are only implemented when cost deviations exceed 5% based on verifiable accounting data. The controversy underscores ongoing debates about energy pricing and transparency in Moldova.