All Forecourt Trader articles in February 2022 – Page 2
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EQUIPMENT FOCUS: Pumps, Tanks & Pipework
A new name in fuel pumps is entering the UK this year thanks to Eurotank Service Group’s new deal with Turkish firm, Mepsan AS.
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RAC warns average price of petrol at the pumps will top 150ppl within days
The RAC has warned that the average price of petrol at the pumps will top 150ppl across the UK in the next few days as the crisis in Ukraine pushes up already high oil prices.
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Planning permission granted to develop new petrol filling stration on former PFS site
Development proposals that would bring a petrol filling station site in Jarrow back into use have been approved by South Tyneside Council.
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Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop a 5.0 litre V8 hydrogen combustion engine for cars
Yamaha has been commissioned by Toyota to develop a 5.0 litre V8 hydrogen combustion engine for cars.
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Police release images in search for men who attacked forecourt assistant
Greater Manchester Police has issued an appeal for the public to help identify three men it is looking to speak to in connection with an assault that left a forecourt assistant requiring medical treatment.
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Three men arrested in Nottinghamshire after spate of fuel thefts
Officers from Nottinghamshire Police investigating a series of fuel thefts from petrol stations have arrested three men.
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PRA unveils details of its second Business Breakout event of 2022
The PRA has announced plans for its second Business Breakout event of 2022, which will be on Thursday March 10 in Kent.
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Fuel supplies at risk as Exxon’s Unite workers at Fawley vote on ‘insulting’ pay proposal
Fuel supplies to filling stations could be hit this spring should workers at the giant Fawley refinery on the UK’s south coast take strike action over what they describe as an `insulting’ pay offer, Unite the union has said.
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Man charged with armed robbery of Manchester petrol station
Police have confirmed 30-year-old Aaron Barnes has been charged with armed robbery after an incident at a petrol station in Openshaw, Manchester.
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US private equity group which lost out in Morrisons sale, now said to be preparing bid for MFG
Fortress Investment Group, which lost out to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in a bid to buy Morrisons last year, is said to be preparing to now bid for the UK’s biggest independent retailer, MFG - which is owned by CD&R - national media reports suggest.
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Forecourt Trader of the Year Rob Exelby reveals award-winning strategy at next week’s Summit
Forecourt Trader of the Year winner Rob Exelby will talk about his award-winning site and his thoughts on future fuel developments in a film to be shown at next week’s Summit taking place at The Belfry, on Tuesday March 1.
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Increasing fuel prices are driving up cost of forecourt crime warns BOSS
The latest Forecourt Crime Index from BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate, has revealed financial losses from unpaid fuel incurred by forecourt operators increased by 4.2% to reach an average of £2,563 per site during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021.
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ACS urges the government to honour its commitment to business rates reform
The government has been urged to honour its commitment to business rates reform by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Sewell on the go sponsors Puffins Galore! public art project in East Yorkshire
Sewell on the go has signed up as a sponsor of the Puffins Galore! public art project to promote East Yorkshire and raise money for charity.
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Morrisons launches promotion offering 7ppl off fuel with £40 spend in store
A promotion offering 7ppl off fuel prices for customers who spend a minimum of £40 in store has been launched by Morrisons.
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Government department praises ACS advice in Wellbeing Guide
An ACS publication providing guidance for retailers has been praised in an annual government report.
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Competition from supermarkets leads to Isle of Wight forecourt closure
Competition from three local supermarkets has pushed a petrol station on the Isle of Wight into closure after decades of serving its community.
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Moto and Gridserve open first high-powered electric vehicle charging hub in Wales
Wales’ first high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub has opened at Moto’s Swansea motorway service area on the M4.
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Charnock Richard services open again after powercut caused by storm Dudley
Welcome Break’s Charnock Richard Services on the M6 in Lancashire was left without electricity on 16 February as Storm Dudley hit the North West.
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MFG’s private equity owners preparing to sell it, according to Sky News
The private equity company that owns MFG is lining up banks to handle the sale of the forecourt chain, according to Sky News.