In October of this year, citizens of the Republic of Moldova consumed 45.6 million cubic meters of gas, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Additionally, compared to September 2024, consumption rose by 27.8 million cubic meters, or approximately 156%, IPN reports.

According to Moldovagaz, as of October 31, 2024, residential consumers had paid 99% of billed amounts for 2024, similar to the same period last year. For legal entities, the payment rate was approximately 99%, an increase of 2.3 percentage points over the previous year.

Enterprises in the energy and heating sectors achieved a 100% payment rate, up by 7.4 percentage points compared to the same time last year. Moldovagaz disconnected over 260 gas-consuming units from the natural gas distribution network due to outstanding debts exceeding one million lei.

By the end of the previous month, 99.3% of gas consumers had paid their bills, totaling 6.719 billion lei, representing roughly 34% less than the same period last year. Moldovagaz attributes this decrease to significant tariff reductions during the period.

For questions related to natural gas billing in October 2024, consumers can call the nationwide hotline at 1304 (or 1305 for the capital) or submit inquiries through the "Consumer Personal Cabinet" service on the website www.moldovagaz.md.