Speaking at the summit, Daradics said 2015 was the first in many years to see a notable revival of fuel volumes sold on the retail segment in 2015. She also said the growth rate reaches only 1%-2%, but the upward trend is expected to continue.
According to MOL Romania head, a favorable evolution of the fuel market this year is backed by elements such as a relatively solid economic growth, the growth rate of the automotive market, as well as a revival of several economic sectors and infrastructure projects.
She said last year’s milestone for MOL Romania was the acquisition of rival chain Agip, which was completed in February. Changing the visual brand elements of the acquired chain entailed an investment of over EUR5 million. Considering the organic expansion as well, the company’s retail network rose to over 200 filling stations. Besides the metioned acquisition, MOL Romania opened seven new stations in 2015, of which six on the new highway segments.
MOL Romania’s retail sales rose 16% by volume in the first nine months of 2015, compared to the same period a year before.