All articles by John Wood – Page 17
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NewsBP signs new expanded fuel supply deal with Top 50 Indie Rontec
BP has signed a new expanded fuel supply deal with Top 50 Indie Rontec.
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NewsACS survey finds almost half of Scottish retailers undecided about DRS approach
Almost half (47%) of Scottish independent retailers do not know how they will approach the deposit return scheme, which is due to go live on 16 August, according to new survey from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
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NewsTanker drivers serving Jet garages in north-west England due to strike from Monday
A planned strike by tanker drivers serving Jet sites in Scotland and southern England has been called off after their dispute was settled, but drivers in north-west England are still due to take action next week.
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NewsRecord levels of shop theft reported by Association of Convenience Stores
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers over the last year.
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NewsEU could waive 2035 ban on sales of new ICE cars for vehicles that only use synthetic e-fuels
Cars running on synthetic e-fuels could be exempted from the EU’s proposed ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035.
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NewsGreenergy looks at feasibility of importing green hydrogen from Canada
A feasibility study looking at shipping low-cost green hydrogen from Canada to the UK on a commercial scale is being carried out by Greenergy and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies.
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NewsAscona Group makes Wales Air Ambulance its charity partner for next financial year
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has made Wales Air Ambulance its charity partner for the 2023/24 financial year.
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NewsRAC claims retailers are not passing on diesel wholesale price reductions to customers
The RAC is claiming that fuel retailers are not passing on reductions in the wholesale price of diesel to their customers.
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NewsEuro Garages includes hydrogen refuelling station in new-build service station scheme
Two hydrogen pumps have been included in plans for a service station development submitted by Euro Garages to Aberdeenshire Council.
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NewsTanker drivers delivering to some Jet sites scheduled to strike from March 27
A union representing tanker drivers who deliver to Jet sites has said its members will be going on strike later this month over a pay dispute.
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NewsTesco completes installation of EV charging at its 600th store
Tesco’s Kirkwall superstore has become its 600th store in the UK to have EV charging points installed.
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NewsPenny Petroleum expecting to provide Easingwold’s only petrol station
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum is expecting to add to its 80-strong estate of forecourt sites after a development in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, was granted planning permission.
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NewsJet service station expecting bumper flower sales this weekend
A Jet service station in Ilford is looking forward to bumper sales leading up to Sunday as its renowned selection of flowers caters for customers on Mother’s Day.
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NewsHertz joins in rally to promote use of electric vehicles
Hertz has joined forces with Greenfleet for an event that will promote electric vehicles across the five capital cities of the UK and Ireland.
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NewsRobber who scarred petrol station worker for life sentenced to five years in prison
A knife-wielding robber who scarred a petrol station worker for life has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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NewsPRA welcomes decision in Budget to extend 5ppl fuel duty cut for a further year
A decision by the chancellor to extend last year’s 5ppl fuel duty cut for a further year has been widely welcomed, but his failure to provide targeted support for businesses struggling with soaring energy bills has been condemned.
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NewsDutch EV charge point operator Opcharge enters the UK market with plan for rapid expansion
Dutch charge point operator Opcharge has opened its first EV charging station in the UK and has stated it aims to grow substantially in the UK by 2030.
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NewsCar wash fined £10,000 after crackdown on organised immigration crime in Cheshire
A car wash business has been fined £10,000 after a week-long operation by Cheshire Police to disrupt organised immigration crime in the county.
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NewsMilton Keynes councillors call on local forecourts to reduce “unfair” fuel prices
Liberal Democrat councillors in Milton Keynes are calling on local forecourts to lower their fuel prices, claiming prices in neighbouring areas are much lower.
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NewsAsda likely to sell off Co-op sites after CMA finds competition concerns in 13 local markets
Asda is likely to sell off a number of the forecourt sites it acquired from the Co-op last year after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded the £600m takeover could lead to a reduction in competition in 13 local areas.