All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2021
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SFO charges former biodiesel trader with fraud and money laundering
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged biodiesel trader Gianni Rivera with fraud and money laundering in connection with its investigation concerning the sustainable fuel sector.
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PRA urges the Welsh government to extend its business rates relief scheme beyond April 1
The PRA has urged the Welsh government to extend its business rates relief scheme.
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Transaction to take Applegreen private set for completion on March 10
A court hearing to sanction a change of ownership in Applegreen has been set for March 9.
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BP Pulse reports surge in demand at start of 2021 despite the Covid lockdown
The amount of energy delivered by the BP Pulse EV public charging network was up 19% in the first 40 days of 2021, compared with the same period last year, despite the Covid lockdown that started on January 5.
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Equipment News
MFG extends equipment maintenance and fuel pump supply contract with Petroassist
Petroassist UK has extended its partnership with the Motor Fuel Group for equipment maintenance and fuel pump supply with a multi-year contract extension.
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EG Group reports strong 2020 performance and resilience in latest trading update
Despite unprecedented and challenging conditions, EG Group has shown resilience in its financial performance in the past year, according to co-CEO Mohsin Issa, as the company announced its final quarter and unaudited full-year 2020 results.
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E10 petrol set for September launch
The Department for Transport has confirmed that E10 will become the standard petrol grade available on UK forecourts from September 2021. E5 petrol will still be available to consumers as the super grade.
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Kalibrate expands market coverage with acquisition of US company
Manchester-based Kalibrate, the forecourt and convenience intelligence company, has made an acquisition that will expand its market coverage.
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PRA urges government to impose tougher penalties on tobacco criminals
The Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed a consultation by the government on tackling illicit tobacco and has submitted a response calling for tighter regulations.
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Alternative to bank guarantees launched for Shell dealers
Franchiseefirst will collaborate with Shell to provide its UK dealers with an alternative to the bank guarantee, cash deposit or charge on property normally required to meet their security obligations to Shell.
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ACS warns government’s obesity strategy will pile costs on smaller retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to rethink its plans to put a £26m cost burden on around 2,000 independent retailers as part of its Obesity Strategy proposals.
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Equipment News
GVR launches EV charging solution designed for the forecourt sector
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) has launched a new EV charging solution designed specifically for the forecourt sector, which can be easily upgraded if more power is needed.
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DFS grows its business presence in the Nordic market with new deal
Dover Fueling Solutions’ analyst support centre in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, which it describes as the largest fuel management analysis centre in the world, will have a key role to play in a new deal agreed by the company.
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EG Group appoints Dame Alison Carnwath as non-executive director
EG Group has announced the appointment of Dame Alison Carnwath as a non-executive director and as chair of the Audit Committee with effect from March 1.
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Lack of EV charging facilities an issue for fleets, says new BP research
A new report from BP, polling fleet decision makers across the UK, reveals that only half have electric vehicles in their fleet currently (52%).
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Schools opening will boost c-store impulse purchases, says Bestway Wholesale boss
Impulse purchases will be boosted when schools re-open on March 8, according to Dawood Pervez, managing director of Bestway Wholesale, as he reacted to the Prime Minister’s statement on the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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PRA calls for extension to business rates relief
PRA chairman Brian Madderson has again written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for an extension to business rates relief in the Spring Budget.
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Minister tells ACS he is “deeply shocked” by abuse and violence directed at shopworkers
Small business minister Paul Scully has told the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) that he is “deeply shocked” by the abuse and violence faced by people working in local shops.
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Logan Energy wins tender to support delivery of hydrogen hub in Holyhead
Logan Energy has won a tender with Welsh social enterprise Menter Môn to support delivery of a hydrogen production plant, refuelling and distribution hub in Holyhead, North Wales
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Scottish Wholesale Association looks into use of hydrogen and EV technogies
Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies are going to be the focus of a project studying how to decarbonise Scotland’s wholesale food supply chain.