Competition watchdog investigates potential deal between Maxol and Naas Fuels 

Over the past decade, Maxol has purchased 25 new sites and has steadily expanded its presence across the island of Ireland

Maxol notified the CCPC of its intention to acquire Naas Fuels last December. Picture: Andy Gibson

The competition watchdog has said it will open an in-depth investigation into a deal proposed by Maxol to purchase Naas Fuels service stations.

Naas Fuels owns seven service stations in Leinster and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is set to examine how the potential deal will affect levels of choice in the market.