ANRE delays switch of medium and large firms to negotiated electricity prices until 1 July 2027

Medium and large companies will be able to buy electricity at the regulated prices of the universal service supplier until 1 July 2027 instead of 1 January 2027 as originally planned. Energy regulator ANRE approved the six-month delay on 10 November.

ANRE says the market is still consolidating: wholesale and retail markets remain concentrated, day-ahead trading volumes are low, and import capacity is about 300 MW while peak demand exceeded 1,100 MW. Domestic generation covered 53% of consumption in the first half of 2026.

What it means for you

• Households and micro and small businesses are not affected.
• Medium and large companies get six more months on regulated tariffs.
• From 1 July 2027 they must buy power on the open market, so it is worth comparing supplier offers and preparing contract negotiations early.

Source: Bani.md, 10.11.2026