All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2022 – Page 2
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News
Detectives from Lancashire CID release CCTV image in investigation into knifepoint robbery
Detectives from Lancashire Police are appealing for help identifying a man they want to speak to following an armed robbery at a forecourt shop in Blackpool.
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Two men convicted for their part in climate protests at Thurrock oil terminals
Two men have been convicted for their parts in disruption caused by climate protesters at fuel terminals in Thurrock last month.
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SMMT calls for ‘van plan’ to encourage take-up of electric vehicles in the commercial sector
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is calling on the government to draw up a ‘van plan’ to encourage take-up of electric vehicles in the commercial sector, to help it meet its net zero target.
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Government figures show fuel prices continuing to rise to record levels
Fuel prices at UK forecourts have continued to climb to record highs, government figures show.
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Foodservice continues to drive growth at EG Group as it publishes first quarter update
EG Group has revealed its gross profit on fuel in the first quarter of 2022 increased by 16% to $481m compared with the same period last year, but gross profit margins reduced slightly compared with the quarter ending December 21, 2021, partially driven by increased market volatility in wholesale oil prices and demand.
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Unite threatens further strike action at Exxon’s Fawley refinery
Pay strikes at Exxon’s Fawley refinery near Southampton will escalate in June risking petrol supply disruption at a sixth of the UK’s petrol stations, Unite the Union has announced.
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Launch of first autonomous convenience store on a petrol station in Europe
Autonomous store specialist Sensei has become the first in Europe to provide an autonomous experience for petrol station customers as it teams up with Galp, one of the largest petrol station networks in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads following £40m government-funded competition
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today (May 23) by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment.
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Mer to install 300 EV chargers at 39 Blue Diamond garden centres
Mer, part of Norwegian renewable energy giant Statkraft, has agreed a deal with Blue Diamond garden centres to provide over 300 electric vehicle charge points at its 39 garden centres across the UK.
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UKPIA publishes review into future skills needs of fuels sector as it heads towards net zero
The United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA) in partnership with Cogent Skills have published a review into the future skills needs of the fuels sector as it moves towards net zero by 2050.
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Move to Gulf boosts volumes and profits at Joydens Wood Service Station
Volumes and profits have been boosted by around 30% at Joydens Wood Service Station in Bexley, Kent, following its recent move to Gulf.
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ACS welcomes online sales tax to support local businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores has submitted evidence to the Government’s consultation on the development of an online sales tax (OST), calling on the Government to reduce business rates for retail properties.
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Government funding of £60m awarded to projects to develop use of hydrogen
Government funding of £60m has been awarded to 28 projects across the UK dedicated to developing the use of hydrogen across the UK.
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Allstar Business Solutions partners with home charging app ev.energy
Allstar Business Solutions’ network of 5,700 public charging stations for electric vehicles has partnered with ev.energy, an app to help its users optimise home charging.
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Greenpeace accuses big four supermarkets of selling fuel sourced from Russia
Greenpeace claims it has caught tankers from Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons filling up at an Essex oil terminal shortly after a shipment of Russian diesel was delivered.
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New #ShopKind Champions appointed to spread the message of the campaign
New #ShopKind Champions from across the retail industry, policing community and government have been announced.
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Government plans new powers to ensure availability of cash across the UK
The government has announced it is planning to introduce legislation to address issues affecting access to cash at both a national and local level.
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Renault unveils concept car with hybrid electric battery and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion
Renault has unveiled a concept car with a hybrid electric battery and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, and said it is aiming for an entirely electric range by 2030.
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Equipment News
FORECOURT SHOW: Vars clocks up 800 forecourts using its ‘advanced’ drive-off protection solution
A growing number of forecourt operators are using the ’world’s most advanced forecourt protection and parking solution’, according to Vars Technology director John Garnett, who was making the most of the retailer audience at last month’s Forecourt Show.
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Interview
FORECOURT SHOW: Phillips 66 embarks on trial to understand EV charging operation and create dealer offer
Jet brand owner Phillips 66 revealed at The Forecourt Show that it has embarked on an electric vehicle charging trial, to fully understand what’s involved, so that it can integrate the service into its dealer offer by the end of the year.