economy

January 15, 2026

Prepreka za MOL oko kupovine NIS-a: Da li će antimonopolske komisije Srbije i EU blokirati preuzimanje?

Mađarska naftna i gasna kompanija „MOL Grupa“ u poslednjih nekoliko godina postala je jedan od najbitnijih igrača u regionu, pa i šire, kupujući energetske kompanije, a glavni je kandidat i za kupovinu Naftne industrije Srbije (NIS).

Prepreka za MOL oko kupovine NIS-a: Da li će antimonopolske komisije Srbije i EU blokirati preuzimanje?

TL;DR

  • MOL Group, a Hungarian oil and gas company, is a significant player in the regional energy market.
  • MOL is a candidate to purchase Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS).
  • MOL operates in over 30 countries, employing around 25,000 people.
  • The company owns refineries in Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia, and has a network of 2,400 gas stations across Central and Southeastern Europe.
  • Acquiring NIS would give MOL control of the Pančevo refinery and petrochemical plant, in addition to its existing facilities.
  • MOL's business activities span oil and gas exploration, refining, petrochemicals, and plastic recycling.
  • In Serbia, MOL currently operates over 50 gas stations, with NIS being the market leader.
  • If MOL acquires NIS, it could control nearly 400 gas stations in Serbia, representing about 25% of the market.
  • Experts warn that MOL's dominant position following the acquisition could lead to potential abuse of market power, such as price manipulation or restricted access for competitors.
  • Competition authorities in Serbia and the European Commission will likely review the potential acquisition due to concerns about market concentration and monopolistic practices.

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