All Forecourt Trader articles in May 2026 – Page 3
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NewsAmbitious new forecourt project set for Worcestershire
Proposals to bring a derelict forecourt back to life while adding a new drive-thru restaurant have been revealed in planning documents.
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NewsAF Blakemore buys 71 Spar stores in £7m deal
AF Blakemore has acquired 71 Spar stores from fellow wholesaler Appleby Westward in a £7m deal that also brings the supply of a further 130 Spar-supplied shops, and the licence for Spar in the South West.
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NewsFORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: Who deserves Special Recognition?
The petrol station sector has no shortage of entrepreneurs, leaders and visionaries, but we are on the search for that one standout individual who has made their particular mark on the industry for Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition Award 2026.
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NewsOilmaxx offers dealers ‘no fuss’ roadside fuel brand
A roadside retail fuel brand, which aspires to compete with Gulf, Pace and Murco, is coming to England and Wales, courting operators with a “no fuss” dealer supply arrangement.
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NewsEsso targets hauliers with HGV-friendly fuel card and forecourts
Esso is launching a major push to capture more business from road hauliers by launching an HGV fuel card and stating that almost a fifth of the 175 MFG and Asda sites that switched to its brand last year are truck-friendly.
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NewsPetrol prices hit new peak and likely to go higher, says RAC
Petrol prices are likely to rise further after hitting their highest level since the Iran conflict started, the RAC is warning.
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NewsPenny on the Move wins highest climber award
Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move has been recognised as highest climber on a regional listing of top performing businesses.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON: Five things to know about crisps and savoury snacks
The so-called ‘fibremaxxing’ trend, value-focussed shoppers, and the continued desire for spicy flavours are among the influences shaping the growing crisps, nuts and savoury bagged snacks category.
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NewsDerelict main-road forecourt to be brought back to life
A filling station on a main road in Great Missenden that ceased trading and fell into disrepair several years ago is to be rejuvenated after the local authority granted planning permission for an independent operator to recommission the site.
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NewsGulf predicts the forecourt of the future will feature auto-filling, multi-fuel pumps
Gulf has designed a forecourt concept to demonstrate how the oil brand envisages filling stations evolving over the coming years.
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NewsFuel duty rise called off
The Prime Minister has announced September’s scheduled fuel duty rise will not go ahead, a move designed to reduce the impact of rising fuel costs brought about by the Iranian conflict, confirming reports earlier in the week.
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NewsFood and drink sales set to surge with World Cup
Global events may impact the retail sector with monotonous regularity, but this summer’s World Cup is set to herald better news than sky-high fuel prices, with a huge uptick in food and drink sales likely as kick-offs commence.
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NewsRoadchef receives more employer recognition awards
Motorway services firm Roadchef has received more recognition for its work as an employer, being given two Platinum awards from Investors in People.
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NewsJet steps in to supply ex-Prax forecourts
Jet has announced a series of new deals with forecourts in the East of England, with four of these being signed by dealers who previously took fuel from defunct firms Prax and Harvest Energy.
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NewsWatch: Rachel Reeves heckled as petrol station visit doesn’t go as planned
A trip to a petrol station taken by Rachel Reeves to promote her government’s fuel-duty freeze didn’t go as planned after she was heckled by a customer at the forecourt.
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NewsAtlas founder starts expansion journey as he targets 100 forecourts
Atlas Retailers founder Sajikumar Muthiah has set out a target to run 100 forecourts within five years. It comes two months after his ambitions took a major step with the acquisition of seven locations from his former outfit Sterling Petroleum, which he co-founded with a business partner.
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NewsForecourt operators look to score with World Cup promotions
Forecourt operators are getting match ready with their own promotions to entice fans watching the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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NewsWestmorland boss hopeful on averting motorway junction closure
Service station operator Sarah Dunning says a meeting with National Highways this week indicates “great progress” in the campaign to stop the J38 on the M6 in Cumbria being partially closed for four years.
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NewsFastned to open London’s largest EV charging hub next year
Dutch chargepoint operator Fastned is to build a huge 36-bay EV charging hub in Ealing, West London, with a slated opening date of early 2027.
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NewsFamily mourn the passing of DA Roberts
Forecourt operator and fuel supplier David Roberts has passed away at the age of 81.
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