The Concentration Committee ruled: Shapir will not be able to purchase the refinery in Ashdod
Members of the Concentration Committee decided against the purchase, arguing that it would increase concentration excessively, because BAZ itself is a concentrated factor controlling about 40% of the fuel and LPG (cooking gas) supply in…
Assessment
Israel's Concentration Committee blocked Shapir's bid to acquire the Ashdod oil refinery, ruling the deal would dangerously concentrate fuel supply. The decision highlights ongoing regulatory tension between corporate growth and market competition, as Bazan already controls roughly 40% of Israel's fuel and cooking gas supply. The outcome signals that authorities remain vigilant against further consolidation in critical energy infrastructure.