All Forecourt Trader articles in August 2026 – Page 3
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NewsNew ‘Asda Convenience’ wholesale offering targets independent retailers
Supermarket giant Asda is branching out into the independent-wholesale market with a new ‘Asda Convenience’ fascia, giving retailers access to 3,500 product lines, including Asda own-brand items.
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NewsGovernment launches official review of electric car targets
An official review into the percentages of electric cars manufacturers must sell as the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles draws nearer has been launched.
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NewsSales of disposable BBQs banned
The government has announced a ban on the sale of disposable barbecues in light of the wildfire risk they pose in the current heatwave, with potential prison sentences for retailers who breach the rules.
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NewsNew EV charging hub opens in West Sussex
Raw Charging, which specialises in destination devices near leisure and retail hubs, has opened a 14-bay EV charging station at a retail park in Chichester.
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NewsJP&S completes on six West Country forecourts
Top 50 Indie firm JP&S Services has added six filling stations to its portfolio after completing a significant acquisition in the South West, bringing the firm’s tally of sites to 21.
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NewsGovernment eyes up car wash ban
Civil servants in Whitehall have drawn up a “reasonable worst case scenario” for the current water shortage, which could see automatic car washes banned from operating until supplies restabalise.
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OtherCOMMENT: Carvery roasts to broken canopies: how to impress – and depress – a Forecourt Trader roving judge
Local customers queueing at a counter for carvery roasts, a pristine toilet decorated with flowers, an array of locally-sourced delicacies – just some of the surprises for a Forecourt Trader Awards’ roving judge.
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NewsForecourts in hot water as miscalibrated pumps dispense incorrect amounts of fuel
A dozen petrol pumps have been taken out of action after being found to be dispensing fuel outside of permitted tolerances, with a further 59 devices not complying with other standards.
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NewsEG On The Move completes major knockdown rebuild
EG On The Move, which operates around 285 UK forecourts, has successfully completed a significant knockdown rebuild in Essex.
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NewsCompetition and Markets Authority says fuel retailers are too “passive” with pricing
The Competition and Markets Authority continues to set its sights on the forecourt sector, warning that it is “concerned” that retailers’ “continued use of passive pricing strategies” is “causing sustained high margins”.
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NewsHighland forecourt The Green Welly Stop hits the market
The Green Welly Stop, in Tyndrum, Stirlingshire, one of Scotland’s best-known roadside locations, is on the market after more than 60 years in family ownership.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: This graph gives just a taste of the CMA’s woeful fuel-market analysis
You’ve got to hand it to the Competition and Markets Authority: it must take a certain strength of mind to ‘monitor’ fuel prices without acknowledging that tax is by far the biggest single reason why petrol and diesel are so expensive.
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NewsWatchdog issues ‘compliance notices’ for Fuel Finder rule breaches
The Competition and Markets Authority has begun issuing ‘compliance notices’ to forecourt operators that are in breach of Fuel Finder regulations, demanding they adhere to the scheme’s rules.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Six things to know about frozen food
From air fryer ranges to mini freezers showcasing innovation such as chocolate-dipped fruit snacks, the enduring frozen category is getting exciting again.
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NewsDuracell continues electric charge with new EV hub
US battery brand Duracell is slowly but surely building up its portfolio of EV charging hubs in the UK, opening a new 10-bay station in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
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NewsJet retakes Devon forecourt portfolio
Jet been selected as the fuel supplier for a group of forecourts in Devon, some 13 years after they left the brand.
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OtherBest in class: A look at this year’s car care and lubricants category shortlist for the Forecourt Trader Awards
The car care and lubricants category is a stalwart of the forecourt store, but with the emergence of valeting hubs on the same sites it is taking on an even greater level of importance with drivers buying across the two areas.
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Focus On FeatureWinter warmers: how forecourt operators should spruce up their car care ranges for the colder months
Colder, wetter weather and shorter spells of daylight will have an impact on what motorists buy for their vehicles during the autumn and winter, explain three major car care suppliers.
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NewsShell to host inaugural Women In Fuel event
The inaugural meeting for the Women In Fuel networking and support group is taking place on October 8, dovetailing the Forecourt Trader Awards which is being held minutes away, and later on the same date.
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NewsWales finally sorts out its Deposit Return Scheme mess
After years of delays, Wales has put the finishing touches on its Deposit Return Scheme by appointing Exchange for Change as the administrator that will run its project.