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NewsBP and Total agree to accept each other’s fuel cards across Europe
BP and Total have agreed a deal to accept each other’s fuel cards across Europe. The agreement will see Total accept use of the BP/Aral fuel card at its network of stations in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Germany. In return, BP/Aral will accept Total’s fuel card at ...
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NewsKent Police seeking three men after burglary at petrol station
Kent police officers are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a petrol station. The Jet petrol station on the north bound side of Main Road, Chattenden, was reported to have been burgled at around 1.45am on Wednesday 14 February. Three men are reported to have broken into the shop ...
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NewsShop forced to close for two months after illegal tobacco find
Magistrates have ordered a shop in Seaham, County Durham, to close for two months after counterfeit tobacco was found at the premises. Durham County Council requested the closure of Westlea Mini Market, on West Grove, Seaham, after trading standards staff uncovered evidence that counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco were readily available ...
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NewsAsda cuts fuel prices after RAC calls for reduction
Asda has cut is fuel prices with petrol price cap down 2ppl to 116.7ppl and diesel down 1ppl to 118.7ppl from this morning. When previous cuts have been made the other supermarkets have followed within hours. Dave Tyrer, Asda’s head of petrol trading, said: “We’re once again leading the way ...
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NewsMPK Garages carries out management development
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages has teamed up with training provider First Response Training in order to provide its staff with management development. Following a major internal restructure, the UK forecourt operator, which manages 29 petrol stations under Texaco, BP, Jet and Gulf brands, identified a requirement to upskill its ...
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NewsEG Group completes on 1,200 Esso sites in Italy
EG Group has completed its takeover of around 1,100 Esso service stations and 100 fuel supply contracts for third party sites in Italy from Esso Italiana. The deal is part of the EG Group’s strategic partnership with ExxonMobil, which has made it the oil major’s largest global wholesaler customer. ...
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NewsSupermarkets face further pleas by RAC to cut prices
The big four supermarkets are facing fresh calls from the RAC to knock another 2p a litre off petrol and diesel following further reductions in the wholesale cost of fuel. Last week they responded with cuts of varying levels price cuts in the wake of well-publicised RAC demands, with Asda ...
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NewsMRH reinforces management team
MRH GB is boosting its management war chest as it prepares to realise its significant business plans for 2018, including the reported imminent announcement of a stock market listing. It has disclosed three notable additions to the team, chief of which is the appointment of Dennis Millard as chairman of ...
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EG Group buys 762 US sites in $2.15bn deal
EG Group is to acquire 762 US forecourt convenience sites in a $2.15bn deal with The Kroger Co.Kroger’s convenience store business operates in 18 states and includes 66 franchise operations. The stores employ 11,000 associates and operate under names: Turkey Hill, Loaf ’N Jug, Kwik Shop, Tom Thumb and Quik ...
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Phillips 66 commits to supply chain in the North
Jet brand owner Phillips 66 has made a long-term commitment to its supply chain in the north of England by agreeing a 16-year deal with one of its major partners. It has entered into a long-term throughput contract to December 2033 with CLH Pipeline System (CLH-PS).Phillips 66 will continue to ...
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NewsCar ends up in shop after driver loses control on forecourt
Police and firefighters were called to a forecourt in Hatfield after a car smashed its way into the sales building. The incident occurred at 1.24pm on Friday, February 9, when a Renault Clio collided with the kiosk at the Yarl petrol garage on Bishops Rise, and came to rest inside ...
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Government policy query hits diesel car sales... again
Diesel car sales declined by a quarter pushing the overall new car market down despite growth by petrol and alternatively fuelled new cars in January. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that 163,615 new cars were driven off forecourts in January, a 6.3% fall compared with the ...
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New forecourt for Icon Manchester Airport
Plans to build a petrol station, convenience store and drive-thru restaurant at a major warehouse and logistics development in Manchester have been granted planning consent. Construction by Icon Industrial at its flagship scheme Icon Manchester Airport could begin as early as this month. The BP filling station, M&S Simply Food ...
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BP to roll out BPme pay-in-car app nationally
BP has announced the national roll out of its new app, BPme, which allows customers to pay for fuel using their smartphone from inside their car without going into the store. The company said the app is intended for those who want to save time at the pump or who ...
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NewsPRA arranges business breakout event in Dartford
The PRA is staging a “Business Breakout” at Dartford Doubletree Hilton, Masthead Close, Crossways Business Park, Dartford on Thursday March 8. The event will run from 10am to 2pm and there will be a number of presentations including: Petrol Retailers Association market update; Forecourt Eye – Reducing crime ...
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NewsForecourt staff member injured in attack by two men
A forecourt shop worker suffered injuries to his arm and body after he was assaulted and robbed at a petrol filling station in Grimsby. The incident occurred at around 1am on Monday February 12 at the Esso-branded Albion Street petrol station, when two men riding bicycles approached a member of ...
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NewsFunding boost for vehicle-to-grid research
New technology which will unlock the potential for electric vehicles to help power people’s homes, and deliver electricity back to the grid, is being boosted by almost £30m in government funding. The funding has been awarded to 21 V2G (vehicle to grid) projects, to pay for research and design and ...
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NewsTopaz launches promotion for Miles fuel brand
Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has started a five-day “fuel giveaway” at sites in the Irish Republic. Each day at various Topaz locations, motorists are being given the chance to fill up their tanks with Miles fuel at 99c per litre. A total of 33 sites are ...
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Gulf sponsors forecourt awardsGulf Retail has been signed as the principal sponsor of the 2018 Forecourt Trader Awards, the most prestigious event in the UK petrol retailing calendar. The awards aim to drive standards in petrol and convenience retailing, by acknowledging and rewarding the skills and achievements in the sector ...
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Brookfield overhauls New Hall Lane, Preston site
Top 50 Indie The Brookfield Group has reopened New Hall Lane Services in Preston after a major redevelopment of the site. The Shell services is located on one of the main arterial routes into Preston and it now includes a large convenience store as well as an in-store Greggs and ...