All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2022
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NewsPRA and leading retailer refute claim by RAC that continuing petrol price rises are “inexplicable”
The PRA and a leading independent retailer have refuted claims by the RAC that the continuing daily rise of the average price of petrol at the pumps is “inexplicable”.
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NewsHydrogen hypercar claims to match weight benefits of ICE vehicle and EV throttle response
A zero-emission “hypercar” powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which weighs far less than its battery-powered rivals, has been unveiled by car marker Viritech.
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NewsMFG applies for planning permission for EV charging zone at Bournemouth filling station
MFG has applied for planning permission for an EV charging zone and erection of six EV chargers at Wallisdown Service Station in Bournemouth.
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NewsEuro Garages opens new Spar store and petrol station at Haddington in East Lothian
Euro Garages has opened a new Spar convenience store and petrol station at Haddington, East Lothian in Scotland.
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Product NewsImperial Tobacco announces the launch of new range of limited-edition papers in Gold Leaf pouches
Imperial Tobacco has announced the launch of a new range of limited-edition papers in Gold Leaf pouches for 2022.
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Product NewsDisposable vape brand Tech-Bar launches a three-for-two offer for retailers
Disposable vape brand Tech-Bar has launched a three-for-two offer for retailers, meaning when they buy two inner boxes of Tech-Bar they will get the third free.
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NewsNew law to protect shopworkers comes into force today
New provisions come into force today (June 28) to make attacking an individual who serves the public, including shopworkers, an aggravated offence.
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NewsBritish car makers demand urgent action as they face £90m energy cost hike
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms face a £90 million uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50%.
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NewsNew record fuel prices set again at the weekend
A litre of unleaded broke records again when it averaged 191.05ppl on Sunday. Diesel also reached another high point on Saturday with an average price of 199.09ppl.
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NewsNine-acre site in North Wales with PFS planning consent back on the market for freehold sale
A prominent roadside development opportunity in North Wales is being formally re-marketed by property agents Hindley Lawrence for the first time in five years.
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Product NewsActiph Releases limited-edition water bottles for latest Thor blockbuster
The UK’s first alkaline ionised water brand, Actiph Water has teamed up with Marvel Studios to celebrate the release of the upcoming ’Thor: Love and Thunder’ film, released in cinemas in the UK on July 7, 2022.
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Product News Lucozade Sport becomes the Official Sports Drink of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Lucozade Sport has become the Official Sports Drink of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, in a deal that will provide thousands of athletes with isotonic drinks throughout the multi-sport tournament.
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NewsNew multi-million pound hydrogen-powered furnace heading for Essar Stanlow
A new furnace capable of running on hydrogen is heading for Essar Oil UK’s (EOUK) Stanlow Refinery in Ellesemere Port.
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NewsRetailer from County Durham takes over as national president of the Fed
County Durham retailer Jason Birks has been elected as the new national president of the Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers).
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NewsPolice arrest driver of Range Rover linked to theft of more than £1,000 of fuel in drive-offs
Officers from Lancashire Police investigating the theft of more than £1,000 of fuel in multiple drive-offs from filling stations have arrested a man from Lea.
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NewsAverage petrol price goes above 190ppl as calls for supermarket reductions grow
The record high prices of fuel hit a new landmark on Thursday when the average price of petrol topped 190ppl for the first time.
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NewsGreggs marks new partnership with Rontec with opening of 400th franchise shop
Top 50 Indie Rontec has become the latest franchise partner of Greggs, as the food-on-the-go retailer announced the opening of its 400th franchise shop at Rontec’s site in Selby.
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NewsGridserve adds high-power EV chargers at two more Moto motorway services areas
Seventeen new high-power EV chargers have been brought into service by the energy company Gridserve and Moto, the UK’s largest motorway services operator.
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NewsSpar UK agrees partnership with Deliveroo covering all 2,160 Spar stores in GB
Spar UK has signed a new partnership deal with Deliveroo covering all 2,160 Spar stores in England, Scotland and Wales.