Petrol Exceeds 2003 Plans, Increases Profit by 15%

Ljubljana, 26 February - The largest Slovenian oil trader Petrol exceeded last year's plans despite harsh conditions on the domestic and foreign markets. Unaudited figures show net sales revenues of SIT 284bn (EUR 1.2bn), up 8 percent over 2002. Net profit increased by 15 percent to SIT 6bn (EUR 25m), according to the company.