economy

January 15, 2026

MOL bi mogao da se nađe pred preprekom da kupi NIS: Antimonopolska tela Srbije i Evropske unije

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).

MOL bi mogao da se nađe pred preprekom da kupi NIS: Antimonopolska tela Srbije i Evropske unije

TL;DR

  • MOL Group is a major player in the energy sector, operating in over 30 countries with approximately 25,000 employees.
  • The company owns refineries and petrochemical plants in Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia, and operates around 2,400 gas stations in ten European countries.
  • MOL is negotiating to acquire NIS, which would make it a majority owner of the Pančevo refinery and petrochemical plant.
  • If MOL acquires NIS, it would control nearly 400 gas stations in Serbia, representing about 25% of the market.
  • Experts suggest that MOL's combined market share in refining, petrochemicals, and retail could trigger anti-monopoly investigations by Serbian and EU competition authorities.
  • While a dominant market position is not illegal, its abuse, such as price manipulation or restricting access, is prohibited.
  • MOL's business activities extend beyond oil and gas to include plastic recycling, with acquisitions like ReMat Zrt and Aurora Group.
  • The article notes that the Serbian Competition Protection Commission has shown ineffectiveness in the past.

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