It’s been quite a year for Tom Highland at the Highland Group.
The autumn Budget dealt some tricks and one very unexpected big treat for the forecourt sector, explains industry commentator Jan Mikula.
On a visit to see Terrible’s Road House petrol station it is easy to see how the 96-pump operation, 25 miles outside of Las Vegas, has become a tourist attraction.
With Motor Fuel Group (MFG) walking away with five categories at our recent awards, including the top accolade of Forecourt Trader of the Year 2024, we take a closer look at one of the victorious sites to discover more about the winning formula.
Expect to see a mix of refuelling options – including EV, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG), alongside petrol and diesel – at forecourts of the future, says Cedric Herbreteau, director of clean energy at Dover Fueling Solutions.
The Best Forecourt Loo category always creates much hilarity at our annual awards ceremony. It was even the subject of a jokey exchange during a Radio 5 Live discussion about the event the morning after. However, the quality of a minority of Britain’s roadside facilities can be no laughing matter.
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