Petrol station merger could drive up fuel prices, watchdog finds
Motor Fuel Group's (MFG) takeover of petrol station supplier MRH could drive up prices, the competition watchdog has found.
An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the merger could increase fuel prices at 29 locations across the UK.
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Competition provided by other major petrol retailers and supermarkets means the takeover will not result in higher prices for drivers across the country as a whole.
MFG must address the concerns before 7 September, and will be referred for an in-depth investigation if it is unable to do so, the CMA said.
MFG is the second largers independent forecourt operator in the UK with 438 stations. MRH is the largest, with more than 450 sites.
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