Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by East Cork Oil Company of M.W. Fuels Company Limited (t/a Tara Oil) and Tara 24/7 Service Station, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| (i). Wholesale fuel distribution to smaller independent forecourt operators; (ii). Wholesale distribution to independent fuel distributors (mainly heating oil, agri-diesel, etc.); and (iii). The operation of an un-manned retail forecourt in Limerick. | No |
Notification date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| East Cork Oil Company | The principal activity of East Cork Oil is the distribution of fuel products in the Munster region (plus Callan (Killkenny) and Enniscorthy (Wexford)) through a network of 22 company owned depots. |
| MW Fuels Company Limited (t/a Tara Oil) | The principal activities of MW Fuels (t/a Tara Oil) is the distribution of fuel products for commercial, industrial and domestic use from its Company owned depot on the Dock Road in Limerick and the operation of a retail service station, also located on the Dock Road, Limerick. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
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Media Enquiries |
MKC Communications: 01 7038600 |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Thursday, November 19, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Monday, December 14, 2015
