All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2022 – Page 3
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ACS launches guidance for retailers on Scotland’s deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new explainer video and briefing, providing a comprehensive explanation of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS).
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Compleo Charging Solutions UK expands partnership with parking giant Apcoa
Compleo Charging Solutions UK has expanded its partnership with the parking giant Apcoa Parking UK.
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Competition watchdog publishes deadlines for its investigation into the road fuel market
Deadlines have been published for the market study into the road fuel market currently being carried out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Price differential between petrol and diesel hits new record just short of 25ppl
The price gap between a litre of diesel and petrol has hit a new high with diesel now almost 25ppl more expensive.
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UKPIA urges government to speed up plans for hydrogen or risk delaying Net Zero projects
UKPIA is calling on the government to bring forward plans to develop its business model for low carbon hydrogen transport and storage or risk delaying major projects needed for Net Zero.
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RAC lays into supermarkets for ‘shocking example’ of rocket and feather pricing
Amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in four decades drivers are being denied cheaper fuel by the UK’s biggest retailers refusing to lower their forecourt prices to reflect far lower wholesale costs.
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Leon to more than double self-serve coffee kiosks at EG Group and Asda
Fast-food brand Leon is to more than double its self-serve coffee kiosks in the UK to over 200 before the end of January, primarily in additional convenience stores of EG Group and a large rollout in Asda supermarkets.
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Fife forecourt plans rejected
Fife Council has rejected plans for a 24-hour forecourt and drive-thru McDonald’s just off junction four of the M90 at Kelty.
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Shell Sceptre to close for knockdown-rebuild
The Shell Sceptre Service Station at The Dome roundabout in Watford is closing on December 10 for a full knockdown-rebuild.
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EDITOR’S COMMENT: Celebrating the best
It was such a joy to see the prestigious Forecourt Trader Awards back to its best in October, as we celebrated the latest line-up of amazing retailers.
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New fuel duty rates could speed up-take up of renewable fuels for HGVs
A greenhouse gas-based fuel duty structure could encourage uptake of low-carbon renewable fuels in hard-to-electrify transport applications and accelerate the transition to net zero, according to new analysis.
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Union highlights lack of toilet facilities for lorry drivers and poor cleanliness at service stations
The cleanliness of toilets for lorry drivers at service stations and truck stops and a shortage of facilities has been criticised by the union Unite.
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Plans for UK’s first lithium refinery announced by business secretary
Plans for Europe’s first refinery for lithium – an essential component in EV car batteries – have been announced by the business secretary Grant Shapps.
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22 suspects arrested as part of investigation into over 40 attacks on ATMs across the UK
Twenty-two people have been arrested during coordinated police action against a series of attacks on cash machines across the UK.
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Government urged to raise targets for electrification of vans after surge in sales
Transport research group New AutoMotive is calling on the government to be far more ambitious in its targets for electrification of the UK’s van fleet, after the market share of electric vans more than doubled in a year.
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PRA welcomes fuel duty freeze and business rates support announced in Autumn Budget
The PRA has welcomed a number of measures that were announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget on Thursday.
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OBR report stating fuel duty will rise by 23% in March is not government policy insists Chancellor
Suggestions that fuel duty will be hiked by 23% from March 2023, in an official report on yesterday’s Budget, are not government policy, the Chancellor has insisted.
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RAC warns Chancellor that any fuel duty rise will increase inflation
Ahead of today’s Autumn Statement, the RAC is urging the Chancellor to leave fuel duty well alone as rising prices at forecourts – especially diesel prices – serve to lift inflation, with pump price increases in October having the potential to push it even higher in the weeks ahead.
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UK Power Networks to upgrade connection for electrification of depot with 240 London buses
Preparations for the electrification of hundreds of London buses based at Tower Transit’s Lea Interchange, have kicked off as part of the UK’s Green Recovery programme.