MDPPACPB Regulations

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D1. Relevant Markets Affected: 
For each party, specify: 
    •    Market(s) in which they operate (e.g., LPG retail, pipeline transmission, 
storage terminals, fuel depots) 
    •    Product Market Definitions 
    •    Geographic Market Definitions (National, Regional, Local) 
    •    Vertical Links or Integration Points (e.g., from refining to distribution) 
 
D2. Market Shares (Pre- and Post-Merger): 
Provide the following for each relevant market: 
    •    Estimated market size (volume and value) 
    •    Individual market shares of each party (last 3 years) 
    •    Projected combined market share 
    •    Top 5 competitors and their estimated shares 
    •    Attach any market study or economic data relied on 
 
D3. Horizontal and Vertical Effects: 
Explain: 
    •    Whether the merger combines two competitors in the same market 
(horizontal) 
    •    Whether the merger creates or enhances vertical integration (e.g., 
pipeline + depot ownership) 
    •    Potential for foreclosure of access to infrastructure or inputs 
    •    Potential for customer lock-in or exclusive dealing 
 
D4. Likelihood of Anti-Competitive Effects: 
☐ Price increase 
☐ Capacity restriction 
☐ Infrastructure foreclosure 
☐ Input foreclosure 
☐ Abuse of dominant position 
☐ Margin squeeze 
☐ Access discrimination 
 
Explain mitigation measures, if any. 
 
D5. Countervailing Factors: 
    •    Are there credible competitors that constrain market power? 
    •    Ease of market entry or expansion? 
    •    Existence of regulation (tariff, access rules) that limit market power? 
 
D6. Public Interest Considerations: 
    •    Impact on employment 
    •    National energy security 
    •    Local content or Nigerian ownership 
    •    Technology transfer or efficiency gains