All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2021
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InterviewUNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Ron Perry, Ron Perry & Son Ltd
He could have been a drummer in s rock and roll band but instead Ron Perry has lived and breathed petrol retailing since he was 16!
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AnalysisMONEY TALK: A rather unusual budget
The government has already had to spend vast amounts during Covid-19, and with the increase in National Living Wage and the scrapping of the pulic sector wage freeze, many economists are predicting inflation will be high next year.
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AnalysisSERVICE CENTRE: Jac Roper looks at problems with rationing and recruiting
Jac Roper looks at strategies taken to ration fuel, and one retailer’s difficulty of hiring through indeed.com
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Focus On FeatureFUEL CRISIS: Reflections of PRA executive director Gordon Balmer
This Autumn was memorable for the wrong reasons for forecourt operators and the nation was gripped by panic buying at the pumps.
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NewsHand car wash water recycling system gains RCWS approval
H20 Hand Car Wash and Valet has gained accreditation by the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), while using its own patented water recycling system to clean customers’ cars.
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NewsOops! Decimal point blunder has fuel at 14.9ppl
Drivers in Margate, Kent were in for a pleasant surprise last week when a Shell forecourt’s pole sign had its decimal point in the wrong place and was charging just 14.9ppl.
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NewsBournemouth residents object to EG Group’s forecourt plans
Numerous objections have been raised against EG Group’s plans to redevelop its Esso Bath Road Service Station in Bournemouth.
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NewsCMA to investigate acquisition of Morrisons by MFG owner CD&R
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate the acquisition of WM Morrison Supermarkets plc by US private equity company Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Holdings, LLC, owner of Top 50 Indie MFG.
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NewsMoto Hospitality aims to transform the UK’s rest-stop experience with new brand identity
Moto Hospitality has unveiled a new brand identity, designed to ‘trigger smiles’, and ’transform the UK’s rest stop experience’.
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NewsCNG Fuels to host hydrogen fuel trials to support HGV customers
CNG Fuels, the UK’s largest supplier of alternative low-carbon fuels for HGVs, has announced plans to host hydrogen fuel trials across its rapidly expanding UK network of public access biomethane refuelling stations.
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NewsESB Energy to expand its rapid and ultra-fast charging network across the UK
ESB Energy is set to significantly expand its network of convenient, ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure across the UK through a new agreement with Zood Infrastructure.
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NewsMost EV drivers believe they are ‘more considerate’ says new research
Almost three quarters (73%) of EV owners believe they are ‘more considerate’ drivers, having made the switch to an electric car, according to new research from Love my EV, a dedicated EV and green energy comparison site.
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NewsBUDGET: Government commits to enhance EV charging in Northern Ireland
The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland division (NFDA NI) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to reduce the tax burden on franchised vehicle dealers and to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
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NewsBUDGET: ACS welcomes investment incentives
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Chancellor’s action to support businesses through green investment incentives.
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NewsBUDGET: Cancellation of planned rise in fuel duty welcomed
The cancellation of a planned rise in fuel duty announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak in today’s Budget has been welcomed.
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NewsBP and Daimler Truck AG work in partnership to speed up hydrogen infrastructure
BP and Daimler Truck AG plan to work together to help accelerate the introduction of a hydrogen network, supporting the roll-out of a key technology for the decarbonisation of UK freight transport.
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NewsFuel retailers dispute RAC claims of inflated fuel margins - but rising costs may force their hands
The RAC’s accusation that fuel retailers have added to the record high price of petrol by increasing their margins has been slammed.
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NewsRAC calls for biggest fuel retailers to reduce their fuel margins
The RAC has called for the biggest fuel retailers to reduce their fuel margins back down to the level it was prior to the pandemic.
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Focus On FeatureSix things you need to know about Sports & Energy drinks
Energy drinks sales are still on the rise with flavours and formats key to growth. Forecourt Trader shows us how to power up your functional drinks sales to make the most of these trends.