CCPC clears acquisition of filling stations by Maxol and Circle K

Watchdog has concerns about circle K's dominance in north Dublin

Maxol will now operate 248 sites across Ireland. File Picture: Andy Gibson.

The Maxol Group has been cleared to acquire three sites in Dublin bringing to 248, the number of sites and filling stations it operates in Ireland.

The Competition and Consumer Protection approved the acquisition. The three stations are currently supplied by Maxol under a fuel wholesale agreement and owned by Johnny and Susan Brady, and located at Spawell Auto stop, Templeogue, Coolquay Service Station, Dublin 11 and  Crosslands Service Station in Clondalkin.