All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2026
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OtherMONEY TALK: The New Year resolutions that really matter
Industry commentator Jan Mikula urges operators to make two important New Year resolutions: delay no longer on submitting tax returns for the 31st deadline, and check insurance provision covers the rising value of stock.
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NewsNew Truro forecourt gets off the ground after seven years of planning
A new-to-sector filling station on the outskirts of Truro, Cornwall, looks set to come to fruition over seven years since it was initially proposed.
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NewsDerelict Newport forecourt to be redeveloped
Local authorities have granted planning permission for a derelict filling station in Newport to be knocked down, and a new PFS erected in its place.
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NewsMFG refused permission for new Greggs building over neighbour concerns
Proposals from MFG to construct a new Greggs ‘pod’ building behind a filling station in Coventry, West Midlands, have been turned down by the local authority over concerns the project would have an “overbearing impact” on nearby residential properties.
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NewsThieves make off with £6,000 following night-time forecourt raid
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing to members of the public for information following an overnight break-in at a Tesco filling station in Welshpool, Powys.
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NewsEV chargepoint installations fall for first time as profits and grid connections remain elusive
After years of rising numbers, the rate of new EV chargepoint installations fell for the first time ever in 2025, as operators struggle both with elusive profits, and grid connections that can take years to come to fruition.
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NewsWould-be thieves leave empty-handed following attempted forecourt robbery
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at an MFG/Morrisons filling station in Illingworth, a village on the outskirts of Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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NewsGareth Payne leaves Certas Energy
Gareth Payne has left independent fuels and lubricants supplier Certas Energy, where he was head of HSE & engineering – roadside services.
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NewsPhillips 66 buys Lindsey Refinery assets – but facility won’t reopen
Phillips 66 – the US energy company that also owns the Jet filling-station brand – has announced it is purchasing assets and infrastructure from the beleaguered Lindsey Oil Refinery following the latter’s liquidation.
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NewsBP Pulse signs deal to put chargers in 14 retail parks
Oil major BP’s EV charging division, BP Pulse, has announced a deal that will see the firm install charging stations at 14 retail parks.
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NewsGovernment increases grants for EV lorries as it pushes ahead with 2040 diesel HGV ban
The Department for Transport has announced it is increasing the discounts applied to electric trucks as it forges ahead with the ban on sales of new diesel lorries, due for 2040.
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News2025 new-car results confirm EV sales missed government mandate
The 2.02m new cars that found homes in 2025 may have cemented the UK’s position as the second-largest automotive market in Europe, but the year’s official registration figures have also revealed that car makers failed to meet the government mandate for EV registrations.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: 2025’s new-car sales figures provide a fresh roadmap for EV policy
The publication of 2025’s new-car registration figures provides the perfect opportunity for the establishment to revise the policy that surrounds electric cars, argues Forecourt Trader’s Hugo Griffiths.
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NewsFuel Finder registration opens over two weeks late, but relies on password being sent via post
Registration for the Fuel Finder scheme is now live, over two weeks after it was due to open. And further delays could be caused by activation codes being sent in the post.
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NewsMaxol invests £1.5M in more sustainable Ballyholme service station
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has completed a £1.5 million redevelopment of its Ballyholme service station in Bangor that includes sustainable features to reduce energy costs by 40%.
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NewsRetail fuel prices fall by 2ppl in December, RAC estimates
Prices at the pump dropped by 2 pence per litre on average last month, according to the RAC’s latest ‘fuel watch’ analysis.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SHOPFITTING: Saving time and money
Business nowadays is all about managing costs – and cutting them wherever possible. In shopfitting it’s about energy and efficiency.
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NewsArnold Clark becomes Scotland’s largest ultra-rapid chargepoint provider
Car-dealership firm Arnold Clark’s £30m investment into EV charging has seen it become the largest provider of ultra-rapid chargepoints in Scotland, little over a year after the initiative was launched.
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NewsScottish government to undertake “one of the most significant public charging projects” in the UK
The Scottish government has announced it has earmarked £3.6m of taxpayers’ cash to install at least 3,000 new public chargepoints across the Glasgow City Region, an area covering over 1,300 square miles.
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Product NewsUkraine’s leading kombucha brand Spraga lands in the UK
Ukraine’s leading kombucha brand Spraga has landed in the UK.