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NewsGulf’s award-winning Oomph loyalty platform earning appreciative plaudits
Gulf Retail’s award-winning Oomph forecourt loyalty platform is being warmly appreciated by grass roots organisations including local charities.
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Greenergy invests in advanced biofuels project
Greenergy has announced its continued commitment to renewables through an investment in advanced biofuels. Using a combination of existing technologies, the project will create low-carbon fuels from waste tyre feedstock.
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Jailed shopkeeper has sentence extended for failing to pay confiscation order
A jailed shopkeeper, who smuggled, stored and sold thousands of illegal cigarettes, must serve a further three-and-a-half years in prison for failing to repay a £494,000 confiscation order.
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Police release CCTV images after armed robbery at forecourt in Eastleigh
Hampshire Police has released CCTV images of a man its officers want to identify following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Eastleigh.
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MFG acquires seven petrol stations and nine new to industry sites from BP
MFG has signed an agreement to purchase seven operational petrol stations and nine new to industry (NTI) sites from BP.
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New lockdown having less impact on road fuel sales than first one
The lockdowns currently in place across England, Scotland and Wales appear to be having much less impact on road fuel sales than the first lockdown in March 2020, but more of an impact than the second lockdown in England in November, according to the latest figures from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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Autonomous vehicle market in UK forecast to be worth £41.7bn by 2035
Forty per cent of new car sales could have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value of £41.7bn by 2035, according to a new report launched by transport minister Rachel Maclean.
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ACS calls for rates relief to be extended in the next Budget due in March
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has submitted evidence to the Treasury ahead of the 2021 Budget, calling on the Chancellor to extend the business rates discount in 2021/22 to avoid a sudden shock of high rates bills while stores are still dealing with the impact of the pandemic.
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Leicester site takes centre ‘Stage’ as Hockenhulls win Forecourt Trader of the Year
Peter Hockenhull, chairman of Hockenhull Garages has been celebrating along with his managing director son Joe, following their crowning as Forecourt Trader of the Year 2020 at last nights ‘virtual’ awards ceremony.
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Tonight’s the night at the Forecourt Trader Awards
Tonight’s the night when the Forecourt Trader of the Year 2020 and many other winners will be announced at 6.30pm at a ‘virtual’ event hosted on the Forecourt Trader website www.forecourttrader.co.uk.
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Buzz across the industry with one day to go until Forecourt Trader Awards
With just one day to go, there’s a big buzz across the fuel retailing industry as everyone looks forward to the Forecourt Trader Awards tomorrow - and a bit of much-needed relief from the current crisis.
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PRA chief urges Hancock to give petrol station staff vaccine priority
Petrol station staff should be among shop workers given priority in the Covid-19 vaccination programme, according to the PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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Essar Oil UK unveils plans for £750m hydrogen production plant at Stanlow
Essar Oil UK has unveiled plans to build a £750m hydrogen production hub at its Stanlow Refinery in Cheshire in a joint venture with Progressive Energy, developers of HyNet North West.
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The Forecourt Show and sister events rescheduled to take place on July 5-7
Following the announcement of the third lockdown and the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, the UK Food & Drink Shows comprising The Forecourt Show, National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show and Foodex have been postponed until 5-7 July 2021.
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Traffic flows greater than during first lockdown, according to RAC data
Car use by drivers in the UK has not fallen to the same extent as it did during the first coronavirus lockdown in March 2020, according to an analysis of RAC data.
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Cashier injured during armed robbery at petrol station in Warrington
Cheshire Police detectives are appealing for information and CCTV footage after a cashier was injured during an armed robbery at a petrol station at Culcheth in Warrington.
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Welcome Break introduces new vegan choices for Veganuary
Welcome Break is getting behind Veganuary this year, with new vegan choices joining the existing 150 vegan products available at Welcome Break brand partners across its 39 motorway service areas.
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Rare moment as Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented on Thursday
A Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented at this week’s online Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony, for only the second time in the event’s history.
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Keyfuels renews and expands partnership with Moto
Keyfuels has renewed its partnership with motorway services operator Moto, enabling full acceptance of its fuel card across all Moto motorway sites. It also adds 28 new motorway sites to the Keyfuels network.
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Hitachi Capital invests £10m in Gridserve
Hitachi Capital (UK) plc has announced a £10m investment in Gridserve Holdings Limited, the parent company of Gridserve Sustainable Energy Ltd as the companies strengthen their partnership following the launch of the UK’s first Electric Forecourt.
