ANRE approved the regulated natural gas distribution tariffs applicable to natural gas consumers benefiting from the distribution service, starting from July 1, 2024, the institution informed us. The measure will not affect final bills much, which include numerous other tariffs, excise duties and VAT.
Thus, at the meeting of the Regulatory Committee on June 26, 2024, at the proposal of the specialized department, the Energy Regulatory Authority unanimously approved an average increase of 19% in the regulated natural gas distribution tariffs applicable to the beneficiary natural gas consumers of the distribution service, which represents approximately 10 lei/MWh distributed.
The change in tariffs is determined by three main factors: the increase in the costs of the natural gas distribution service with the forecasted inflation of 4.6% in 2024, the increase in capital costs following the achievement in 2023 of a record investment volume, both in new consumer connections , as well as in expansions of distribution systems in the concession areas, as well as as a result of reducing the amount of natural gas distributed in 2023 by 8%.
For a household customer which has an annual natural gas consumption of 3 MWh, the monthly value of the natural gas bill could increase by approximately 2.5 lei (0,5 euros), ANRE explains.
