All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2026
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NewsEG On The Move acquires MPK Garage’s 27-strong forecourt portfolio
MPK Garages’ 27 forecourts have been bought by EG On The Move for an undisclosed sum, thought to be around £65m.
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NewsGovernment could fine forecourt firms £3.5bn for Fuel Finder non-compliance
With enforcement of the law behind Fuel Finder now live, the number of forecourts in breach of regulations could result in maximum penalties of £3.53bn being issued by the government, analysis reveals.
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NewsForecourts losing £1,000 a month due to unpaid-fuel incidents
Rising petrol and diesel prices correlated with a 19% increase in unpaid fuel incidents in March, with the average forecourt now losing £1,000 a month, according to the British Oil Security Syndicate.
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NewsCompetition and Markets Authority detects little change in retailers’ fuel margins
The Competition and Markets Authority says that while it considers fuel margins remain “at historically high levels”, they rose just 0.4p in March, currently standing at the same 10.7ppl they resided at last year.
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NewsCar industry revises EV sales expectations down
Last month saw EVs make up 26.2% of the new-car market – a significant rise on April 2025 – but the industry has revised down its EV expectations for 2026 as a whole, warning that manufacturers will fall significantly short of government targets.
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NewsB&Q signs up with Raw Charging in £11m deal for EV bays
B&Q is partnering with chargepoint provider Raw Charging in an £11m deal that will see EV bays installed at 26 of the DIY chain’s stores – roughly equivalent to 10% of its outlets.
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NewsVST rolls out first-ever ‘Budgens &’ forecourt fascia
Top 50 Indie VST Forecourts is the first operator in the UK to feature a forecourt shop with a new ‘Budgens &’ fascia, as wholesalers offer increasing flexibility to fuel retailers as they court their custom.
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NewsMoto boss named Chief Executive of the Year at British Business Awards
Ken McMeikan, CEO of motorway services firm Moto Hospitality, has been named Chief Executive of the Year at the 2026 British Business Awards.
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NewsPolice appeal for help following Cheshire forecourt burglary
An attempted petrol-station burglary in Tarporley, Cheshire, has prompted police to appeal for witnesses, after thieves broke into the site’s shop but were disturbed before they could steal anything.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FRANCHISE AND FASCIA: a marriage of convenience
Today’s forecourt retailers are spoilt for choice when it comes to franchise and fascia partners. Whatever you are looking for, be it a household name, best-in-class deals, a quality own-label or consistent and complete deliveries, you are bound to find it. We speak to retailers to see why they chose their particular trading partner.
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NewsFormer ACS chief executive takes on FMCG consultancy role
James Lowman, the former chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores, has become a consultant to fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) communications agency Mercieca.
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NewsFORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: deadline is extended to May 12
The deadline to enter this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards has been extended to next Tuesday, May 12: don’t miss the opportunity to win one of the industry’s most sought after accolades.
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NewsUK home to 120,000 EV ‘chargers’ – but metric change skews data
There are now 120,000 EV chargers in the UK – but a change in the way the sockets are counted makes any comparison with previous years impossible.
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NewsLightning strike closes Ledbury Road Services until mid-June
Forecourt Trader award winner Ledbury Road Services has had to temporarily close, most likely until mid-June, after a lightning strike took out its electrics.
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NewsMFG to host 20-metre mobile phone mast at Suffolk forecourt
The battle to maximise every square foot of forecourt space has reached new heights, with MFG getting the go-ahead from local authorities to host a 20-metre mobile phone mast at one of its sites.
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NewsCMA sends warning letters to ‘hundreds’ of forecourt operators for Fuel Finder breaches
The Competition and Markets Authority has sent “hundreds” of warning letters to forecourt operators who have yet to register with Fuel Finder, and says it is set to issue fines to operators that have not signed up to the mandatory scheme.
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NewsBP ‘steps back’ from all-electric forecourt model
BP has “stepped back” from its ambitious all-electric forecourt model which it launched in February last year in Hammersmith, West London.
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NewsInstavolt spends £2.5m on massive batteries to recharge cars
Chargepoint operator Instavolt has bought £2.5m worth of huge batteries that will deliver constant charging speeds for EV drivers at five of its sites.
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NewsPark Garage Group goes for gold in The Grocer awards
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group has been selected as a finalist in The Grocer Gold Awards 2026.
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NewsEG On The Move to roll out SpudBros Express to 30-plus sites
EG On The Move is expanding its SpudBros Express concession to at least 30 more locations, with 15 to open this year.