All MFG articles
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Interview
What is next for MFG: the modest mega-group?
Its recent acquisition of 337 Morrisons sites cemented the business’s status as the UK’s biggest forecourt operator. In a rare interview, its chief executive reveals what comes next.
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News
MFG hits Morrisons Daily refit target complete with National Lottery
National Lottery operator Allwyn has completed its largest terminal installation project after equipping over 300 forecourts owned by Motor Fuel Group (MFG) with terminals.
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Other
PROFILE: Langney Rise showcases MFG’s winning formula
With Motor Fuel Group (MFG) walking away with five categories at our recent awards, including the top accolade of Forecourt Trader of the Year 2024, we take a closer look at one of the victorious sites to discover more about the winning formula.
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News
MFG opens its 100th Greggs
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, has opened its 100th Greggs store on its network of over 1,200 sites.
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News
MFG hopes to roll out its EV, convenience, and jet wash formula at St Andrews site
Top 50 Indie MFG is waiting to hear on its planning application to overhaul its Morrisons petrol station at St Andrews in Scotland, as part of its plans to upgrade the 337 forecourts it acquired from the supermarket chain this year.
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MFG extends support for local football club
Top 50 Indie MFG is continuing its sponsorship of St Albans City Football Club, its head office’s local team.
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MFG leads the way in contactless air, screen wash and valeting
MFG is continuing to roll out contactless forecourt equipment, believing that drivers are attracted by the convenience in an era when fewer consumers are carrying cash.
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MFG targets self-service laundry as next big opportunity following deal with ME Group
Self-service laundry is the latest business opportunity that Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is focusing on following a deal with ME Group to install and operate Wash.ME Revolution washers and driers at up to 300 sites across the UK in the next five years.
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MFG motors ahead with initial £40m investment into Morrisons sites
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is spending an initial £40m on upgrading the 337 Morrisons petrol forecourts it acquired this year, to align the sites with its existing stations with an improved convenience and food to go offering.
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News
MFG gets drive-thru despite concerns from residents and MP
A drive-thru restaurant has been provisionally approved for MFG’s BP/Budgens forecourt at Worthing despite objections from residents and an MP.
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MFG agrees partnership and proposed acquisition of 337 Morrisons forecourts in £2.5bn deal
MFG and Morrisons have confirmed the proposed acquisition by MFG of 337 Morrisons petrol forecourts (including fuel, convenience retail kiosk and ancillary services) and more than 400 associated sites across the UK for the development of ’ultra-rapid’ EV charging.
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News
MFG opens knock down rebuild site with array of food to go concessions
Forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has completed the first of three phases of its ambitious knock down rebuild in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh.
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MFG’s EV Power ranks second in latest Zapmap league table of best-rated charging networks
MFG’s EV Power charging network has slipped to second in the latest annual league table of the best-rated charging networks in the UK, compiled by chargepoint mapping service Zapmap.
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MFG, Henderson Group and Sewell on the go join in expansion of PayPoint gift card
Leadling forecourt operators MFG, Henderson Group and Sewell on the go are among 21 major retailers taking part in a significant expansion of PayPoint’s Love2shop gift card offering.
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News
Armed robbery at MFG site
Essex Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at the MFG forecourt on Cambridge Road in Stansted on Wednesday, September 27.
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MFG director appointed to senior ACS role as Ramesh Shingadia becomes new chair
MFG finance director Maria Eaton has been appointed to a senior role on the board of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) as it also announced independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia was its new chair.
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Fuel pricing monitor PetrolPrices incorporates data from CMA scheme
The fuel pricing monitor PetrolPrices has incorporated data from the voluntary price sharing scheme set up by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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MFG passes milestone of 500 ultra-rapid EV charger installations
Number-one Top 50 Indie MFG has reached a milestone of 500 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed across its 900 sites, making it one of the largest public-charging networks in the UK.
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Forecourt operators awarded share of £8m grant scheme to improve truckstops
Forecourt operators including MFG, Moto Hospitality, Exelby Services and Certas Energy have all received grants from an £8m government scheme to improve roadside facilities for lorry drivers.
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News
Murco adds 15 new dealers to its network since the start of 2023
Murco has revealed that since the start of 2023 it has added 15 new dealers to its network, coming from a wide variety of forecourt brands, the spot market and located throughout the country.