All Fuel articles – Page 2
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NewsMaxol targets twentysomethings for convenience sales
Maxol is targeting shoppers in their mid-20s, pre-family and with greater spending power, as it repositions from a traditional fuels-centric company to a convenience led retailer.
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NewsBP identifies bespoke food, dealer recruitment, and ultra-rapid EV charging for 2024 forecourt plans
When picking up a bottle of champagne, freshly cut flowers, and a bean-to-cup coffee is cited as a key shopping mission you get an idea of what BP is trying to achieve with its estate of 1,100 UK forecourt sites, including the 313 it owns.
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NewsMPK Garages hits out at no means of payment as “a kind of payday loan”
No-means-of-payment (NMoP) incidents have trebled over the past six months for Top Indie retailer MPK Garages, with people using the excuse as “a kind of payday loan”, stalling payment for three or four weeks, while they are tracked down for payment.
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NewsUK EV charger installations up 45% in a year
A 45% increase in the number of public electric vehicle charging devices installed in the UK in the past year has been revealed by the latest quarterly figures released by the Department for Transport.
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NewsGridserve launches ‘fastest and most powerful’ commercially available charger
Gridserve has introduced its fastest electric vehicle charger - the 360kW ABB Terra 360 - following a successfull trial at its Braintree Electric Forecourt back in October 2022.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TANKS AND PIPEWORK: Phased approach
Having any work done on your forecourt can be a headache, especially if it means downtime across whole site.
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NewsShell forecourt re-opens at Luton Airport
A Shell forecourt has re-opened on Eaton Green Road at Luton Airport after a knockdown rebuild.
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NewsJames Hall & Co switches six of its forecourts to Shell
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has switched six of its company-owned forecourts in northern England from Texaco to Shell.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: The UK could become a world leader in low-carbon fuel production if government listens to the needs of industry
When the government announces its response to its Low Carbon Fuels Strategy consultation later this year, it must grasp an historic opportunity to make the UK a world leader in low-carbon fuels.
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NewsOne-size-fits-all approach to road decarbonisation is not the answer, says new study
Low-carbon, renewable fuels offer the immediate potential to cut road transport emissions as the sector transitions to zero-emission technologies such as EVs, according to a new study by eco transport campaigner, Zemo Partnership.
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NewsGreenergy boosts production of lower-carbon biodiesel for transport
Global fuel supplier Greenergy has announced the successful commissioning of expansion works at two of its biodiesel plants - in the UK and in Amsterdam - to enable a wider range of waste oils as feedstocks to be processed into lower carbon biodiesel for transport fuels.
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NewsMurray Auchincloss takes over as BP's new chief executive
New BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss has pledged to continue the company’s transition from oil giant to “integrated energy company” after formally succeeding Bernard Looney, who resigned last year.
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NewsStratford Council approves HVO plan for bin lorries
Stratford-on-Avon District Council has approved, in principle, the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for its refuse collection fleet.
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NewsFuel retailers slam proposal forcing them to share price changes within 30 minutes as consultation opens
Fuel retailers are exasperated as the government consults on a proposal to force them to post fuel price changes within 30 minutes, with one describing the plan as “using a hammer to crack a nut”.
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NewsForecourt refurb brings premium profits
A forecourt refurbishment has resulted in a huge uplift in sales of premium fuel for independent retailer Goran Raven – thanks to the introduction of premium grade diesel and extra nozzles for premium grade petrol.
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NewsRoutemaster buses switch from diesel to HVO
Following a successful trial, Transpora Group’s 1960’s iconic Heritage Routemasters, which the company operates in London, have moved from using regular diesel to HVO fuel to help cut city centre emissions.
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NewsStand by as millions of drivers hit the road over Christmas without checking their car first
UK drivers are set to travel 6.3 billion miles by car over the festive period, with seven in 10 people making at least one car journey to visit friends, family or go on a Christmas holiday, according to the latest research for servicing and repair company Kwik Fit.
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NewsBuilding starts on new HGV biomethane refuelling station in Doncaster
Construction has begun in Doncaster on the latest HGV refuelling station by ReFuels NV, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of HGVs.
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Promotional FeatureHow can forecourts thrive within a new era for mobility?
With travellers embracing a wider array of transport, from electric vehicles (EVs) to public options, forecourt operators need to tap into demands for more flexibility. So, how can they position themselves to prosper in a less fuel-centric era for mobility?
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NewsDHL rolls out HVO fuel
DHL Supply Chain has announced the acceleration of its UK road transport decarbonisation strategy for its customers. In addition to investments already made in deploying vehicles running on biogas and electric, HVO fuel is now being rolled out across the majority of its on-site fuelling stations throughout the UK, enabling DHL to assess operational processes and the performance of the fuel.