The group said in its earnings report fuels sales in Romania increased in line with its network expansion and intense marketing, reaching a 12% market share.
MOL sold 338,000 tons of diesel fuel in Romania in 2012, up 6% from 320,000 tons the previous year, while gasoline sales remained constant at 126,000 tons.
In the fourth quarter, total fuel sales increased 4%, to 122,000 tons, also boosted by diesel fuel sales. Diesel fuel sales climbed 5% in the fourth quarter, to 88,000 tons, while gasoline sales stagnated at 32,000 tons.
MOL had a network of 135 gas stations in Romania at the end of last year, from 131 in September and 128 at the end of 2011.
On a group level, the company’s fuel sales dropped 4% last year, to 3.375 million tons and declined 2% in the fourth quarter, to 841,000 tons, due to declines in Hungary and Croat.
Net revenues from sales declined 8%, to $24.52 billion, while the company’s net profit dropped 13%, to $664 million.