The company which owns Topaz filling stations has announced it is buying Esso fuel and convenience stores in Ireland.

Topaz already owns 120 sites across the country and this will add 38 extra locations and the right to supply 60 service stations owned by independent dealers.

Topaz parent company, Kendrick Investments Limited, says it will also gain the rights to supply around 60 service stations owned by independent dealers.

Emmet O’Neill, incoming Chief Executive of Topaz said: “We are an Irish company through and through and this deal demonstrates our commitment to supporting our position in this market. We look forward to welcoming Esso’s employees to the Topaz team.” 

The deal is expected to be finalised next autumn.