All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2025 – Page 5
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NewsMurco breaks ranks to offer Harvest dealers immediate lifeline
Fuel distributor Murco has thrown a lifeline to Harvest Energy dealers, who have had to source more expensive petrol on the spot market for five weeks because of the Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery’s demise.
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NewsDanny Ahmed marvels over Morrisons Daily/Murco combination at refurbed site
Four site operator Danny Ahmed has decided on Morrisons Daily and Murco as his template for further expansion, with six further forecourts in his plans by 2030, and another site upgrade at the planning stages this month.
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NewsPrax Lindsey oil refinery to run dry by September with no import product planned
The government-appointed Official Receiver of the collapsed Prax Lindsey oil refinery does not intend to import product to the site once its remaining fuels have been sold.
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NewsUsed-car sales figures reveal just 3.4% or people want an electric car
While new-car registration figures must be put in context against manufacturer discounts, government grants and Salary Sacrifice tax-avoidance schemes for electric cars, the Wild West of the used-car market, where it’s every unincentivized motorist for his or herself, shows what drivers are really thinking – and few of them are thinking about EVs.
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NewsGreen Belt trumps EV charging station in planning battle
The “harm” an electric-car charging station and drive-through restaurant would do to an area of Green Belt has seen developers refused planning permission following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
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NewsLamp post EV charging firm Ubitricity installs 10,000th socket
Ubitricity, which works with local councils to install roadside EV chargepoints, typically by adding them to existing lamp posts, has announced it has completed its 10,000th socket.
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NewsSecond forecourt operator comes forward to highlight police inaction over drive-offs
It was only earlier this week we reported that Tom Buckley of Pricewatch Group had lodged a formal complaint over how police responded to a reported drive-off, but another forecourt operator has stuck their head above the parapet to complain that UK authorities are “refusing” to deal with the issue.
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Product NewsChupa Chups Pinkis bounce onto retailers’ shelves
Chupa Chups Pinkis, soft, mallowy jelly sweets in a striking pink hue, bounced onto retailers’ shelves last month.
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Product NewsMcVitie’s Club launches confectionery wafer bar
Pladis is taking the famous McVitie’s Club brand to confectionery shelves for the first time with the launch of McVitie’s Club Layers Orange.
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Product NewsFreeze-dried sweets trend gets a newcomer with Noomz
British confectionery company Langtins has launched Noomz freeze-dried sweets.
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Product NewsSneak shakes up energy category with caffeine gummies
Energy Gummies, with 100mg of natural caffeine per serving, is the latest launch by Sneak to shake up the energy space,
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OtherMaltesers and MADL launch £10,000 fund to support local women’s causes
Co-op Wholesale’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) has teamed up with Maltesers to launch a £10,000 community fund aimed at supporting women across the UK.
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Product NewsMars Wrigley gives a nod to nostalgia with Christmas confectionery range
From nostalgic flavours to bold packaging updates, Mars Wrigley says that its Christmas range this year brings together classic favourites and contemporary twists.
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Product NewsMondelēz unwraps Christmas confectionery range
Highlights in the 2025 Mondelēz festive range include tablets, advent calendars and collabs.
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Product NewsDispensers deter confectionery snatchers, says Harrison Retail
Confectionery is a favourite target for shoplifters with small packs easily hidden in pockets. One point of sale display provider claims to have come up with a way to deter impulse pilferers.
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Product NewsHalloween treats: what are the new confectionery prospects for this year?
The traditional autumn festival of spookiness offers forecourt operators a prime selling opportunity when it comes to sweets and chocolate. This year, October 31 falls on a Friday, prolonging the celebration and offering retailers the chance to boost their sales over the entire weekend.
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NewsVape ban confusion among both retailers and consumers
The ban on disposable vapes may have been in place for over two months, but indications are that many retailers are continuing to sell disposable devices, which customers are in turn continuing to demand.
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NewsLatest EV chargepoint stats show continued sector growth
Zapmap’s monthly compilation of EV chargepoint statistics show there were 1,849 new devices added in July, bringing the total number in the UK to 84,218, spread across 41,979 locations.
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NewsPricewatch’s Tom Buckley raises formal complaint after police refuse to investigate drive-off
A complaint has been lodged with the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner after the force refused to investigate a drive-off that took place at a Pricewatch forecourt.
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NewsPlans for Yeadon hand car wash turned down
Leeds City Council has refused a planning application to turn a disused pub’s car park into a hand car wash, citing numerous reasons including concerns over noise, visual character, traffic and drainage.