All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2026 – Page 5
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NewsShell Fulham all-electric forecourt reveals bold new airy shop format
For what is still a relatively futuristic format, the Shell Fulham all-electric forecourt continues to innovate with a bold shop design which prioritises ‘airy’ aesthetics over piling it high, and a giant parcel locker inside the building.
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NewsFuel Protest hits UK
A protest at the government’s lack of action over rising fuel prices has taken place in London. The Reform-led event has seen some farmers and lorry drivers gather in London to demand a cut on fuel duty.
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AnalysisLEGAL 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.
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NewsBuyer found for East of England Co-op forecourts
A buyer is understood to have been found for five East of England Co-op petrol stations in East Anglia, although details are not expected to be disclosed for several weeks pending the signing of final contracts.
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NewsFuel price rises make public EV charging cheaper than petrol
Surging fuel costs mean charging an electric car using a public point is now estimated to be cheaper on a per-mile basis than running a car on petrol.
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NewsBen Lawrence takes to The Telegraph to highlight surging fuel theft
Independent forecourt operator Ben Lawrence has highlighted the plight of fuel retailers being hammered by drive-offs and no means of payment incidents, both of which are up significantly alongside fuel prices.
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News“Exceptional” oil trading sees BP quarterly profits double to £2.36bn
BP’s profits more than doubled in the first quarter of 2026 with the firm citing “exceptional oil trading conditions” and record refining volumes as contributing to a net income of $3.2bn (£2.366bn), more than twice the firm’s $1.38bn return in Q1 2025.
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NewsEV charging roundup: new hubs for Scotland, expanded offering in Wiltshire
Two new Ionity charging hubs have opened in Scotland, while rising customer demand has seen Gridserve double the number of bays on offer at a Wiltshire retail park.
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