Fuel thefts spike following pump-price rises
Forecourt sector speaks to media to hit back at rip-off claims
PRA to refute “price gouging” accusations at roundtable with Rachel Reeves
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Karan Retail continues Scottish expansion with remote forecourt
Forecourt business rates hike prompts question in House of Commons
Reform PR stunt sees petrol station taken over and fuel sold at big discount
At the sharp end: Forecourts hit with delayed deliveries, spiking prices and negative margins
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Highlights
COMMENT: Price gouging is definitely happening at the forecourt: the government is doing it
It really comes to something when you’re not only accused of doing something you’re not doing, but when the person accusing you is the one carrying out the unwanted behaviour – but that’s exactly where we are when it comes to talk of ‘price gouging’ at the petrol pump.
COMMENT: Don’t blame forecourts for rising fuel prices
Emotions were running high ahead of today’s meeting between fuel bosses and government ministers who are pointing the finger at forecourts for increased prices at the pump.
FOCUS ON ANTI-CRIME TECHNOLOGY: Operation deterrent
Last month, anti-crime technology hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when a customer at Sainsbury’s Elephant & Castle store was told to leave because facial recognition software had identified him as an offender.
SUMMIT: 10 takeaways from Forecourt Trader’s annual conference
From social media to solar panels and security equipment: speakers at this year’s Summit shared insights to the 186 attendees on what is making their businesses tick.
2026 AWARDS LAUNCH: Search begins for industry’s top forecourts
Do you believe you run the best fuel retail business in the industry – or have the best loo, car care section, or on-site team? Get your entries in now for the 2026 Forecourt Trader Awards.
FOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about tobacco, vape and next generation
The nicotine category is being reshaped by dual-use behaviour, the rise of pouches and the shift to reusable vapes. How can retailers stay on top of the changes?
The hidden impact of fuel price transparency
Accelerate the fight against drive-offs
Heat up your sales with hot food and soft drinks combos
How forecourts are adapting to the new payment landscape
How parcel lockers are cementing forecourts as multi-purpose destinations
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Focus On Features
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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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