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    MOL, slovnaft report croatia's janaf to EU on charges of monopoly position abuse

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    Posted on March 4, 2026

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    Last updated: March 4, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Hungary’s MOL and its Slovak subsidiary Slovnaft have formally complained to the European Commission’s competition authority, accusing Croatian pipeline operator Janaf of abusing its dominant position by imposing new, unwarranted conditions and pricing that jeopardize access to non‑Russian crude.

    MOL, Slovnaft Accuse Janaf of Monopoly Abuse, Report to EU Commission

    Overview of Monopoly Abuse Allegations in the Oil Pipeline Sector

    Background of the Accusation

    WARSAW/BUDAPEST, March 4 (Reuters) - Hungary's MOL and its Slovak unit Slovnaft reported Croatian oil pipeline operator Janaf to the European Commission's Directorate General for Competition on charges of abuse of a monopoly position, MOL said on Wednesday.

    Details of the Complaint

    Reporting and Sources

    (Reporting by Marek Strzelecki and Anita Komuves)

    References

    • MOL and Slovnaft have turned to the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission - Press releases - Press releases - MOLGroup
    • MOL and Janaf Agree on Adria Pipeline Capacity Tests

    Table of Contents

    • Overview of Monopoly Abuse Allegations in the Oil Pipeline Sector
    • Background of the Accusation
    • Details of the Complaint
    • Reporting and Sources

    Key Takeaways

    • •MOL and Slovnaft allege Janaf demanded additional ‘pusher oil’ purchases and delayed deliveries contrary to contracts, prompting the EU complaint (molgroup.info).
    • •The dispute raises concerns over energy security and pipeline reliability amid Europe’s push to diversify away from Russian oil (molgroup.info).

    Frequently Asked Questions about MOL, Slovnaft report Croatia's Janaf to EU on charges of monopoly position abuse

    1Who reported Janaf to the European Commission?

    Hungary's MOL and its Slovak unit Slovnaft reported Croatia's Janaf to the European Commission.

    2What is Janaf accused of?

    Janaf is accused of abusing its monopoly position as an oil pipeline operator.

    3
  • •Recent capacity tests and pricing disputes underscore tensions: MOL alleges Janaf’s tariffs are several times above EU norms and long‑term capacity remains underutilized (chemxplore.com).
  • Which authority received the complaint against Janaf?

    The European Commission's Directorate General for Competition received the complaint.

    4Which countries are involved in the reported complaint?

    Hungary (MOL), Slovakia (Slovnaft), and Croatia (Janaf) are involved.

    5When was the complaint filed?

    The complaint was reported on Wednesday, as of March 4.

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