All Forecourt Trader articles in July 2026
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SECURITY: Progress report
Fuel prices might not be as high as they were earlier this year but drive-offs and failure to pay remain a scourge across the petrol retailing industry.
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NewsMFG cuts EV charging prices to 59p per kWh across entire network
Drivers using MFG’s EV Power branded chargers this summer will be making use of one of the cheaper rates available for ultra-rapid charging, with the firm introducing a 25% price cut for the season.
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NewsFacewatch to introduce instant police alerts when known offenders enter shops
Security-tech firm Facewatch is launching a new feature that will use facial-recognition to automatically alert police when “high-risk” offenders enter shops monitored by the company’s systems.
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NewsMoto opens new Tamworth ‘super hub’ for electric cars and HGVs
Motorway services operator Moto has opened a new EV ‘super hub’ under its Moto Charge brand at its Tamworth site on the M42, offering 24 charging bays for cars and eight spots for electric trucks.
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NewsJP&S to add Appleby Westward sites to its growing estate
JP&S Services owner Visvanathan Yoganathan is a big step closer to his aim of hitting 30 sites by the time he retires, having exchanged contracts on six Appleby Westward forecourts in the southwest of England.
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NewsDiesel price plunges by 17ppl in June
The average cost of a litre of diesel in the UK fell by almost 17p in June, from 183.75p at the start of the month to 167.14p at the end, as falling oil prices made their way through to forecourts.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale expands forecourt presence in South West
Just days after it won business from a Somerset operator who had been with a rival supplier for decades, Co-op Wholesale has announced a new partnership with three forecourts operated by Devon-based Holliss Filling Stations.
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NewsAscona hits 70 sites with ‘strategic’ Truckhaven acquisition
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has acquired Truckhaven (Carnforth), its second, and largest, trunk road service area for HGV drivers.
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NewsConfusion reigns over Welsh Deposit Return Scheme
The refusal of the Welsh government to adopt the same rules for the forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme as England, Scotland and Northern Ireland is causing concern amongst shopkeepers, the Federation of Independent Retailers has warned.
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NewsWelcome Break commits to late-night burgers and early-morning coffee across MSA network
Motorway services operator Welcome Break has committed to offering burgers until at least midnight, and counter-service coffee from 5am across all its locations.
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NewsEssar feels the heat over 24-hour alcohol bid
Proposals from oil firm Essar to sell alcohol on a 24-hour basis at a Yorkshire forecourt it operates have met with staunch opposition from local residents, with the local authority also highlighting issues with the company’s application.
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NewsArsonists attack petrol stations at least 80 times in under five years
Police have received reports of arson attacks at petrol stations at least 80 times since 2022, meaning a fire is started at a UK forecourt more than once a month on average.
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NewsEVs make up almost a third of June’s new-car market
Three out of 10 new cars registered in the UK last month were electric, with buyers being encouraged both by a glut of new affordable models, and end-of-quarter sales targets leading dealers to offer ever-more attractive deals.
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NewsEG On The Move beats off industry rivals to acquire 85 Prax sites
The long-anticipated sale of the 85 Prax company-owned forecourts has completed with EG On The Move beating off competition from multiple other major players.
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NewsEV charging hubs are growing fast – but will they ever make money?
New data shows the number of EV charging hubs – standalone locations featuring eight or more bays – grew significantly in the first half of 2026, but not a single major chargepoint provider that focuses on hubs has yet to turn a profit.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Behind the headlines of EG On The Move’s Prax acquisition
This week’s announcement of EG On The Move (EGOTM) becoming the UK’s second biggest independent forecourt operator with its acquisition of the 85 Prax company-owned sites is more significant for the industry than the headlines might suggest.
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NewsCash is still king for Shell: oil major extends contract for over 400 free ATMs
Around 85% of retail transactions may be made by card, but cashpoints still dispense over £100bn a year in the UK, so Shell’s decision to recommit to hosting hundreds of ATMs across its forecourt estate will be welcomed by many customers.
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NewsAndy Burnham promises to improve Business Rates as and when he becomes PM
There may be no such thing as a sure thing in politics, but with bookies giving odds of 1/66 on Andy Burnham being the UK’s next Prime Minster, his recent pledge to improve Business Rate relief as and when he gets the keys to Number 10 should prove good news for many retailers.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Store of the future – sustainability: Energy audit
The forecourt sector is catching on to AI having a major role to play in improving sustainability, from automatically marking down expiring products, to helping to reduce energy bills.
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NewsEG On The Move turns to AI to improve customer service
Fresh from its acquisition of 85 former Prax forecourts, EG On The Move has signed a multi-year deal with an AI company to help improve customer experiences at the firm’s 285 forecourts.