March 16 (Reuters) - Australian Competition And Consumer Commision:
* Asx alert-axx: ACCC releases statement on caltex's proposed acquition,axx-ctx.ax
* Accc's preliminary view is that acquisition may substantially lessen competition for retail supply of petrol in melbourne
* Accc's initial observations suggest that proposed acquisition may remove a vigorous and effective competitor in retail fuel in melbourne
* Accc's concern, therefore, is that acquisition may lead to melbourne motorists paying more for petrol.
* Australian competition and consumer commision's final decision on caltex's proposed acquisition is set to be announced on 20 april 2017
* Accc issues statement on Caltex's proposed acquisition of a chain of 46 service stations from milemaker petroleum Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: CTX.AX