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Petrol prices pass £1.50 says RAC
The RAC is warning forecourt operators not to hike up margins after the average cost of a litre of petrol passed £1.50 for the first time since November.
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Rising cost of wholesale petrol squeezes forecourt margins
The average forecourt margin on unleaded petrol has reduced during March, largely because of an increase in the cost of wholesale petrol, as well as perhaps greater scrutiny on what forecourts are charging, says motoring organisation the RAC.
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Government on track to allow tankers to carry more fuel during shortages
After a successful consultation, the government intends to progress its proposal to allow road fuel tankers to carry more fuel during supply shortages.
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RAC says February fuel prices rose at fastest rate in five months
The average price of petrol rose by 4p a litre in February, and diesel by 5pm, in the biggest monthly rise in the price paid by consumers in five months, according to the RAC’s latest Fuel Watch data report.
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Gatwick deploys vegetable oil to cut carbon emissions
London’s Gatwick Airport claims to have cut carbon emissions from its diesel vehicles by 90% after swapping the fuel for hydrotreated vegetable oil or HVO. Gatwick says the move will save it more than 950 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
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No means of payment being used as “forecourt seven-day loans”, says BOSS
While drive-offs hit the headlines, it is actually no means of payment that is causing forecourt operators most problems, with motorists using them as “forecourt seven-day loans”, British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS) operations director Bruce Nichol told Forecourt Trader Summit delegates this week.
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Consortium confirms development of hydrogen hub in the South West
A consortium led by South West-based hydrogen developer, Tower Group, has confirmed plans to deliver the Exeter H2 Hub - a 5 mega-watt pilot plant with mobile refuelling capability in East Devon, by 2026.
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How to harness the power of forecourt insurance
A comprehensive insurance package could make the difference between peace of mind and sleepless nights for forecourt operators. So, what are the different types of coverage available and the most frequent insurance claims seen?
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FORECOURT TRADER SUMMIT: Don’t miss Gerry Welsh from Certas Energy talking about future fuels
The unstoppable move to alternative fuels and electric vehicle charging will be central to the Forecourt Trader Summit talk by Gerry Welsh, head of emobility at Certas Energy.
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EdgePetrol to switch to CMA data for fuel price comparisons
A popular app that helps forecourt retailers make fuel pricing decisions plans to switch to using data from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) voluntary price sharing scheme.
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Jet and Moto join the CMA’s voluntary petrol price sharing scheme
Jet is the latest fuel retailer to join the Competition and Markets Authority’s voluntary pump price initiative, sharing daily updates on how much it is selling petrol and diesel for at its company-owned sites.
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Investment needed to deliver net zero and energy security
Fuels Industry UK has set out the policy changes needed from the UK government so the fuels sector, and the UK as a whole, can transition to net zero with a thriving industrial sector still in place.
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Bhavna Misra becomes pricing lead, UK marketing at Phillips 66
Phillips 66, owner of the Jet fuel brand, has promoted Bhavna Misra to pricing lead, UK marketing.
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Competition on fuel pricing is working as it should, stresses PRA
Competition in the fuel-retailing sector is working as it should, the PRA has stressed, as the service station network faces continued intense scrutiny from the government and other motoring agencies, amid a consultation on fuel-price transparency.
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PRA breaks with tradition as it welcomes supermarket membership
The PRA has opened its doors to supermarket membership as it seeks to enhance its stature and influence within the industry, particularly in the face of the government’s spotlight on fuel pricing.
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BP convenience strategy is paying off, as it reports fourth-quarter record
BP’s investment in its non-fuel retail offer is paying off according to the energy giant, which reported a record fourth-quarter gross margin - an indicator of the profitability of its convenience outlets.
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Sonya Adams plans to share BP’s vision at Forecourt Trader Summit
BP’s transformation from an international oil to “integrated energy” company and what that means for its UK forecourts will be the subject of Sonya Adams’ keynote talk at this year’s Forecourt Trader Summit.
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Former Environment Secretary to head new UK transport decarbonisation initiative
A new task force to help drive the UK’s transport decarbonisation transition through its “crucial delivery stage” has been unveiled.