All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2021 – Page 5
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News
PRA criticises Government’s failure to tackle fuel crisis in London and South East
The PRA has criticised the government for its lack of success in tackling the fuel crisis in London and the South East as it entered its 14th day.
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Police helicopter assists in arrest after car is stolen from forecourt in Birkenhead
Merseyside Police has arrested a man on suspicion of various offences following the theft of a car from a forecourt in Birkenhead in the early hours of Tuesday 5 October.
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Petrol and diesel prices rise to their highest level for eight years
Petrol and diesel prices hit their highest level for eight years as oil prices rose by 11% during September, according to new RAC Fuel Watch data.
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Slump in new car sales blamed on shortage of semiconductors
The UK new car market has recorded its weakest September since 1998, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Mark Amor joins Prax Group as managing director, UK downstream
The Prax Group has appointed Mark Amor as managing director, UK downstream.
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Essar Oil UK appoints Carlos Rojas as head of marketing and logistics
Essar Oil UK has announced the appointment of Carlos Rojas as head of marketing and logistics.
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EG Group confirms sale of 27 sites to Park Garage Group
EG Group has announced the sale of 27 forecourt sites to fellow Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group, following its recent confirmation that it had reached agreement with a single purchaser, subject to approval.
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VST Groups acquires two forecourts following retirement
VST Groups - a Rhondda Cynon Taf business - is set to create up to 10 new jobs following the purchase of two service station sites, following a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
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Interview
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: 20 questions for Lee Taylor, service director at Europump
Europump service director Lee Taylor divulges his secret skills including breaking into safes (for legit reasons, of course) and knife throwing
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EG Group strengthens foodservice operations with purchase of bakery business Cooplands
EG Group is set to strengthen its diversification into foodservice across its forecourts with the acquisition of the bakery business CS Food Group Holdings Limited (’Cooplands’), the UK’s second-largest bakery chain.
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PRA arranges face-to-face Business Breakout event in Belfast
The PRA has announced plans for a face-to-face Business Breakout event, which will be on Wednesday October 13 in Belfast.
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Top 50 Indie Ascona Group seals supply deal covering entire estate with Newco Europe UK
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has reached an agreement with Newco Europe UK for the supply of car care, truck accessories, AdBlue, oils, lubricants and screenwash across all 59 Ascona forecourt stores.
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Development partners launch battery-electric temperature-controlled trucks in UK
A truck manufacturer and a fleet management company have launched what they claim are the first battery-electric (BEV) temperature-controlled trucks to operate on UK’s roads.
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Military takes to the road to deliver fuel to forecourts
The army is set to start delivering fuel to forecourts from Monday, as parts of the country, particularly the south east, continue to suffer chronic shortages.
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MFG’s owner CD&R win bid for Morrisons
MFG’s owner - Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) - has won the auction to takeover British supermarket Morrisons.
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Independent forecourts not getting sufficient supplies compared with other sectors says PRA
Independent forecourts are not getting sufficient supplies of fuel compared with other sectors, according to PRA executive director Gordon Balmer.
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Forecourt crime rises as ease of lockdown drives increase in traffic
There was a 20.5% increase in the volume of forecourt crime reported to BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) by forecourt operators during the second quarter of 2021, driven by a near 38% increase in drive-off incidents.
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Police obtain a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order against a Crawley car wash owner
Police have have obtained a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) against a Crawley car wash owner.
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Union members vote in favour of industrial action over dispute at Stanlow refinery
More than 400 members of the Unite union who work at Essar UK’s Stanlow refinery are threatening to take industrial action in a dispute with the company.