• EG Group set for £6.8bn valuation as IPO draws near

  • "Fragmented" forecourt sector a goldmine for Roadside Real Estate

  • Destination Jet Ulceby Cross: how Dant doubled shop sales

  • Ron Perry rebrands HVO to Shell Renewable Diesel

  • Tout’s one step nearer to building new Taunton site

  • Valero surpasses 150 service stations in the UK

  • Roadside Real Estate set to acquire 21st site

  • Frozen fruit smoothie concept proves a hit at third forecourt site

  • Fuel prices drop thanks to US/Iran deal

  • Sammi Sealey adds second-generation flair to family forecourt

Highlights

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Destination Jet Ulceby Cross: how Dant doubled shop sales

2026-06-24T08:37:00+01:00By

Siblings Tom and Lois Dant have combined their business and creative flair to pull off a flagship site for Gill Marsh Forecourts, which is trading at double the turnover its wholesaler had predicted, and will be used as a template to refresh the rest of the Lincolnshire operator’s network.

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LEGAL DOCTOR: Key updates on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme

2026-06-22T09:17:00+01:00By Robert Botkai

Two areas of legislation, which will significantly impact forecourt operators, are coming down the tracks: the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme. Lawyer Robert Botkai outlines the latest updates on both.

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FOCUS ON: Sweet themes are made of these: seven things to know about sugar confectionery

2026-06-17T16:54:00+01:00By

It is an ever-evolving category that constantly embraces new flavours, formats, and TikTok fads, yet is anchored by nostalgia, tradition, and trusted brands. Keeping abreast of the latest in sugar confectionery is vital for any forecourt operator, for whom the segment is a vital ingredient in the retail mix.

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FOCUS ON CAR WASH AND VALETING: Rinse and repeat

2026-06-17T09:19:00+01:00By

While many forecourt operators have invested thousands in new car washing equipment, whether it’s a rollover system or a jet wash, some are still not marketing these new and improved services that well.

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FOCUS ON IN-STORE SERVICES: Footfall drivers

2026-06-10T07:43:00+01:00By

Many of the in-store services that Ziheed Mohammed, manager at Woodman Service Station in Leeds, offers are not big earners but he says they are still very important as they add 15-20% to footfall every day.

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MONEY TALK: How to design out drive-offs

2026-06-08T10:55:00+01:00By Jan Mikula

It is unlikely that Costco is concerned it will lose potential shop sales from operating pay-at-pump, and so why should other petrol station owners? asks industry commentator Jan Mikula. 

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Focus On Features

Industry Features & Analysis

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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver

2025-06-30T05:00:00+01:00In paid partnership with

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The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing

2022-03-21T12:58:00+00:00Paid for by

  • Why compliance is your untapped growth driver

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