23 February 2004 07:49
Petrol Stations In Dispute with Fuel Giant PKN Orlen
The association of independent fuel stations, cooperating with Poland's biggest oil concern PKN Orlen, has
rejected Orlen's strategy for the retail sale of fuel. "It assumes that 200-250 of the independent stations
currently selling fuel under Orlen's trademark will either sign franchise contracts or will be purchased by the
concern. As for the remaining 300 stations, the company did not present any vision for development. We are also worried
by the serious deterioration of the financial conditions of cooperation," said Janusz Tatarski, chairman of the
association. According to Orlen, not all the stations fulfill the firm's basic requirements. Therefore, the
association is eyeing potential new partners. It has began preliminary talks with Grupa Lotos as well as Russian oil
concerns. Tomorrow the management of Orlen will discuss the association's proposals concerning the future of
independent fuel stations.
[Polish News Bulletin] |
RUSSIA IN FACTS
