-- BP (BP) and Repsol have been accused of anti-competitive practices in a complaint filed with the European Commission by Spanish fuel wholesaler Hatta Energy, Bloomberg reported Friday.
The complaint alleges "coordinated corporate behaviors" among major oil firms and state-backed actions that restrict competition in Spain's fuel distribution market, according to the report.
The complaint also names Moeve and infrastructure operator Exolum, alongside the Spanish state, the report said.
Hatta Energy also said it faces issues due to tax classification rules that require upfront payments on fuel withdrawals from storage, which some competitors are exempt from, Bloomberg reported.
BP, Repsol and Moeve did not immediately respond to' request for comment.
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