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NewsReport claims electric cars are cheapest to run
Electric cars are already cheaper to own and run than petrol or diesel alternatives in the UK, according to The Guardian. It reported on a study by the International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT), which examined the purchase, fuel and tax costs of the VW golf, in its battery electric, ...
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NewsDiesel sales hold up in used car market
The used car market in the UK finished the year slightly down on the previous 12 months, dropping 2.1% to 7,945,040 transactions in 2018, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The 2018 performance was 167,980 sales lower than in 2017, a decline not ...
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NewsEssar is new principal sponsor for Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards
Essar Oil (UK) has been revealed as the new principal sponsor of this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards – the industry’s most prestigious awards programme. The long-established competition is the showcase for the petrol retailing industry – recognising and rewarding those businesses at the leading edge of their profession. The Forecourt ...
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NewsThieves rip ATM out of wall of Northern Ireland forecourt
A cash machine has been stolen after it was ripped out of the wall of a filling station in Omagh, County Tyrone., in Northern Ireland. The attack took place at Glendale filling station, Killyclogher Road, and was reported to police at 4:10am on Friday February 15. Police said “significant damage” ...
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NewsPRA arranges Business Breakout in Chatham
The PRA has arranged a Business Breakout in Kent at Chatham Historic Dockyard Anchor Wharf, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, on Thursday March 7. The event will be in the Commissioners House with registration from 10am for a 10.30 start. Presentations will include: PRA – market update; Jackaman insurance ...
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NewsValero appoints new sales manager for Northern Ireland
Valero has appointed a new sales manager for Northern Ireland, Samantha Passi. Samantha, who has worked in the fuel industry since 2002, picked up the reins on 1 February and is looking to make an immediate impact. She said: “It’s fantastic to join the Texaco team with Valero. I thrive ...
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NewsKiosk forecourt shop replaced with Spar store
A Murco-branded forecourt and Ford dealership has opened a new Spar store on the site. Andrew Calder, owner of Thornbury Motors, decided to upgrade the small forecourt kiosk into a convenience store. Working with the Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward, he oversaw the transformation of the 250sq ft. kiosk shop into ...
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NewsHighland forecourt unveils new Gulf-branded look
Ballinluig Services and Grill, a petrol station and truck stop off the A9 at Pitlochry in the north of Scotland, has unveiled a new look forecourt following its recent move from BP to Gulf. “The change to Gulf is good for the business and for our customers as it allows ...
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NewsEssar Oil strengthens retail team with new territory manager
Essar Oil UK has recruited Manoj Tugnait to join its retail team, supporting the company’s rapidly growing network of stations in the UK.Manoj, previously with BP, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins, joins Essar as the territory manager for the Midlands and South West region. He will be looking to grow ...
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NewsPetrol station worker attacked during robbery
A petrol station worker has been attacked during a robbery in the West Midlands carried out by five men. One of the robbers claimed to be a police officer to gain access to the BP garage in Pedmore Road, Lye, at 4am on Sunday February 10. The robbers attacked a ...
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NewsForecourt among victims targeted in night of ram raids
Detectives in Sheffield are linking a ram raid on a forecourt in the city with other attacks which took place the same night. They are appealing for witnesses following a series of ram raids on four commercial properties that were targeted early on Monday 11 February. The first incident was ...
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NewsACS calls for clarity on new tobacco regulations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has reiterated its calls to Government to publish details of how retailers can apply for the codes that they will need to comply with the upcoming tobacco track and trace regulations, after HMRC launched a further consultation on the details of the regulations. Ahead ...
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NewsReport highlights value of the oil industry across the UK
The downstream oil sector provides major economic benefits across the UK, according to a new study released today. Oxford Economics’ report, The economic contribution of the UK downstream oil sector – commissioned by trade association, the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) – underscores the industry’s central economic importance, both in ...
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Four forecourts raided by HMRC over illicit fuel
suspected illicit fuel has been seized from four petrol stations in England and Scotland following a three-day operation by HM Revenue and Customs.Officers temporarily closed petrol stations in Leeds, Motherwell, Cowdenbeath and the Hillington area of Glasgow after discovering about 73,000 litres of fuel that was thought to be illegal.
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Oil cos shake up market
After years of divestment, oil companies look set to shake up the petrol filling station market in 2019, according to Steve Rodell, managing director retail, at property specialist Christie & Co, in the company’s latest report on the market, entitled ’Navigate, Innovate, Accelerate’. "We could see a rash of activity ...
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Companies have much to discuss at The Forecourt Show
The number of oil companies at The Forecourt Show 2019 is mounting with BP, Greenergy, Gulf, Harvest Energy, Jet, Murco and Shell all taking stands at the event. And each of these companies has much to discuss with visitors.Gulf’s message is that if you’re a dealer looking to increase your ...
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No move on target on sale of new petrol and diesel cars
The government has dismissed calls by MPs to bring forward the date when sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned. Last year the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee called for the date to be brought forward from 2040 to 2032.In its report, Electric ...
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Certas Energy opens bunker site in Holyhead
Certas Energy has opened a new bunker refuelling site in Holyhead, North Wales. It unveiled plans for the development, which is the only dedicated HGV-refuelling facility on the island of Anglesey, in July. The site features a high-speed refuelling system, which dispenses fuel at up to 120 litres per minute, ...
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november petrol sales highPetrol sales in November were the highest for a single month in more than four years, but overall sales for the year were down, according to the latest figures released by HM Revenue & Customs. Unleaded petrol volume reached 1.515bn litres in November, making it the highest ...
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Woodside Garage sold amid great interest
A prominent petrol station on the North Devon Link Road has been sold after strong competition among potential buyers. Woodside Garage, located alongside the A361 just outside South Molton, has been sold through commercial property agent Charles Darrow. The Gulf-branded site comprises a small single-storey general store with adjoining three-bedroom ...