Penny Petroleum starts operating 100th petrol station
Samy Group secures £15m from HSBC for portfolio expansion
Washpod unmanned valeting hubs coming to the Midlands
EG On The Move to roll out SpudBros Express to 30-plus sites
BP ‘steps back’ from all-electric forecourt model
CMA sends warning letters to ‘hundreds’ of forecourt operators for Fuel Finder breaches
Lightning strike closes Ledbury Road Services until mid-June
Sewell recognised with second royal award for raising disadvantaged in workplace
Redbeck’s Wakefield forecourt gets planning to become multi-use destination
VST rolls out first-ever ‘Budgens &’ forecourt fascia
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Highlights
FOCUS ON PUMPS: A fillip for fill-ups
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.
FOCUS ON FRANCHISE AND FASCIA: a marriage of convenience
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.
MONEY TALK: Why the government won’t cut fuel duty before September
However tempted the government might be to win a bit of popularity and cut fuel duty now, industry commentator Jan Mikula says that there are too many other contingencies for it to worry about in the next few months.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sir Gerald Ronson: I am not going anywhere the good Lord willing
Rontec boss Sir Gerald Ronson is celebrating 60 years in the forecourt business, but the 86-year-old is far from calling it a day. In an exclusive interview at his plush Mayfair offices, he tells Forecourt Trader how he plans to take on more sites, invest in EV, and continue to spend his Saturdays checking in on his commission operators.
FOCUS ON PUMP TOP PROMOTIONS: the cable guys
Mobile phone charging cables, barbecue lines, and year-round favourites air fresheners will be among the most popular non-food impulse lines at forecourts this summer, say pump top promotion suppliers.
LEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers
The new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers is coming to all parts of the UK, with a launch date of October 1, 2027. Robert Botkai, senior partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains how the scheme will work and what it means in practice for forecourt operators.
How to build a vape range that drives footfall and margin
Choosing the right symbol group partner
How car wash promotion drives loyalty
The hidden impact of fuel price transparency
Accelerate the fight against drive-offs
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Industry Features & Analysis
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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver
The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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