Fuel retailer MOL Romania, branch of Hungarian MOL group, posted profit of over €12 million in 2007, more than 100 percent higher year-on-year. Turnover advanced slightly, up to €533 mln, given that MOL operated less gas stations, due to an exchange with Petrom.

“The results were influenced by an increase in fuel consumption and wholesale. MOL Romania provided fuel for large companies operating auto fleets,” said Zsolt Szalay, Managing Director. The company posted a net profit of €6 mln in 2006 and turnover of €524.42 mln. Average sales per gas station rose 7.8 percent, the second-largest increase in 2007.

Last year, MOL concluded a partnership with Dacia Renault to supply first fuel, auto cosmetics and engine oils for the car maker’s Logan cars. Szalay said he would like a similar collaboration with Ford. MOL will invest €20 mln to expand its gas stations network by 10 new stations. The company operates 123 gas stations in Romania. Last year, the company claimed a 12.8 percent market share.