Operating profit stood at RON328 million, slightly down from RON331 million in January through September last year, Transgaz said in its financial report.
Transgaz said total revenue rose 5.92% on the year to RON1.02 million in the first nine months, while overall costs rose 8.6% to RON686 million.
Gas transport increased by 4.3 million MWh to 93.4 million MWh at the end of September.
The company reported sales of RON940.4 million in the first nine months, up 2.7% from RON915.7 million in the same period a year ago.
Transgaz was listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange at the beginning of 2008. The Economy Ministry owns a 73.5% stake, investment fund Fondul Proprietatea has almost 15% of its shares and the rest is distributed among various shareholders.
At around 11:00 hours, Transgaz traded up 2.38% at RON215 a share, amid a slightly rising market. (EUR1=RON4.346)