Case38348 May 2026

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Case 38348 refers to a significant European Commission antitrust summary decision involving , officially documented as Case COMP/B-1/38.348 . The case focused on long-term exclusive supply agreements for fuel in Spain and was settled with Repsol offering commitments to open up the market to more competition. Key Aspects of Case 38.348 (Repsol CCP) Case38348

Give service stations the option to terminate long-term contracts early. Limit the duration of future exclusive supply agreements. : Tools like the European Commission Contact Center

: The European Commission was concerned that Repsol's long-term exclusive fuel supply contracts with service stations in Spain created a "foreclosure effect," making it difficult for new competitors to enter the market. Key Aspects of Case 38

: Instead of a fine, the case was resolved through a commitment decision (under Article 9 of Regulation 1/2003). Repsol agreed to: