This made it possible to set tariffs at an appropriate level, covering costs, while keeping end-user prices stable. A discussion of the proper level of tariffs for transport and internal distribution of natural gas is beyond the scope of this study, but a simplified estimation approach was used. Although this is only an approximation, it gives some idea of the magnitude of the subsidy. Our estimates show a significant reduction of subsidies to gas consumers in Moldova in 2015 by comparison with previous years.