“That investigation is partially complete. We have received an answer from the European Commission, and we have forwarded the answer to the companies involved. On December 12 we will hold new hearings,” Chiritoiu said, adding the European Commission’s response is confidential.
Companies involved in the investigation include OMV Petrom (SNP.RO), Rompetrol, Lukoil and MOL. These companies will have 30 days to express a point of view.
The fuel market investigation started in 2005, and it was refreshed in 2009 when the case team was changed.