• Greggs Express debuts with MFG in multi-site trial

  • Sharper than expected fuel duty hike on its way

  • Forecourt operators “policing themselves” as officers continue to ignore fuel theft

  • Westmorland boss hopeful on averting motorway junction closure

  • Atlas founder starts expansion journey as he targets 100 forecourts

  • Fuel theft continues to rise

  • Forecourt operators look to score with World Cup promotions

  • Watch: Rachel Reeves heckled as petrol station visit doesn’t go as planned

  • Jet steps in to supply ex-Prax forecourts

  • Fuel duty rise called off

Highlights

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FOCUS ON RETAIL TECHNOLOGY: Finding the right solution

2026-05-27T02:30:00+01:00By

Retail technology is more relevant to forecourt operators than ever – from digital screens tempting drivers charging their cars to buy snacks, to automated systems to help with Fuel Finder compliance, or pre-authorisation pay-at-pump terminals to deter drive-offs.

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LEGAL DOCTOR: How to prepare for ban on upwards-only rent review clauses

2026-05-25T14:55:00+01:00By Robert Botkai

Freeholders who let out space for car washes, workshops, food-to-go, and EV charging will be affected by a forthcoming ban on upwards-only rent review clauses. Legal expert Robert Botkai explains what you need to know.

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FOCUS ON: Five things to know about crisps and savoury snacks

2026-05-20T08:43:00+01:00By

The so-called ‘fibremaxxing’ trend, value-focussed shoppers, and the continued desire for spicy flavours are among the influences shaping the growing crisps, nuts and savoury bagged snacks category. 

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COMMENT: How much longer will Fuel Finder be allowed to share misinformation with driver apps?

2026-05-15T12:08:00+01:00By

‘Misinformation’ is a favourite chant of politicians, with the Prime Minister claiming those who spread untruths “debase themselves and the country” – so how should we perceive the government when it consistently facilitates the dissemination of false information? 

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FOCUS ON PUMPS: A fillip for fill-ups

2026-05-13T08:36:00+01:00By

At the pump, reliability has always been fundamental to a petrol station’s performance, but in today’s environment of tighter margins and rising customer expectations, its importance is only increasing. 

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FOCUS ON FRANCHISE AND FASCIA: a marriage of convenience

2026-05-06T08:14:00+01:00By

Today’s forecourt retailers are spoilt for choice when it comes to franchise and fascia partners. Whatever you are looking for, be it a household name, best-in-class deals, a quality own-label or consistent and complete deliveries, you are bound to find it. We speak to retailers to see why they chose their particular trading partner.

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  • Seeking organic growth across forecourts

  • Tackling the complexities of forecourt retail

  • How to build a vape range that drives footfall and margin

  • Choosing the right symbol group partner

Industry Features & Analysis

  • Why compliance is your untapped growth driver

  • The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing

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