Moto commits £500m to EV, HGV and food upgrades following lease renewal
Buyer found for East of England Co-op forecourts
Ben Lawrence takes to The Telegraph to highlight surging fuel theft
Shell Fulham all-electric forecourt reveals bold new airy shop format
Korean-style ice drink concept comes to UK forecourts
Flagship Liverpool forecourt brings EET Retail to 17 leased locations
EXCLUSIVE: A third of all ‘motorway’ petrol stations on Fuel Finder aren’t at motorway services
Lack of enforcement creates Fuel Finder ‘Wild West’
Two companies target forecourts with laundry machines to buy
Value of fuel taken in no-means-of-payment incidents up by 65%
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Highlights
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.
COMMENT: Apparently nobody in government is really looking at Fuel Finder
The fact that around 70 of the 214 petrol stations listed on Fuel Finder as being on motorways don’t meet the criteria for this classification is small fry in the grand scheme of things – but a more significant issue lurks beneath this.
FOCUS ON: Seven things you need to know about beer and cider
Convenience stores now account for over half of all cider sales as shoppers increasingly trade up to premium options, with independent retailers leading growth at +6.5% year-on-year.
FOCUS ON FORECOURT INSURANCE: Triggering the war clause
The conflict in Iran shines a spotlight on war clauses being standard exclusions in most commercial insurance policies. And with April remaining a key time for renewing policies in the forecourt sector, it is not the only thing to be aware of, says Tracy West.
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.
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The hidden impact of fuel price transparency
Accelerate the fight against drive-offs
Heat up your sales with hot food and soft drinks combos
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