• Atlas founder starts expansion journey as he targets 100 forecourts

  • 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

  • Oilmaxx offers dealers ‘no fuss’ roadside fuel brand

  • FORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: Who deserves Special Recognition?

  • Tates’ new forecourt boss targets value with Morrisons and Valero

  • Another Fuel Finder blunder: all supermarket petrol stations mislabelled as non-supermarket sites

  • Facebook post turns locals into fuel-theft detectives

  • Penny Petroleum starts operating 100th petrol station

Highlights

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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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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sir Gerald Ronson: I am not going anywhere the good Lord willing

2026-04-29T09:40:00+01:00By

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.

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FOCUS ON PUMP TOP PROMOTIONS: the cable guys

2026-04-29T08:39:00+01:00By

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.

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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

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  • The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing

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