All Forecourt Trader articles in October 2022 – Page 3
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NewsCheshire Police warns criminals it will bring motorists involved in drive-offs to justice
Police in Cheshire have issued a warning to drivers making off from forecourts without paying for fuel that they will be brought to justice.
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NewsTwo hundred retailers attend Westminster conference organised by ACS
Two hundred retailers gathered in Westminster on Tuesday October 18 to hear from policymakers, political commentators, and local decision makers at the Heart of the Community conference organised by ACS.
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NewsCar washes in focus on ‘Anti-Slavery Day 2022’
Sixteen anti-slavery organisations have joined forces to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2022 today (Tuesday October 18), with unregulated, non-compliant hand car washes highlighted as a key area of concern.
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NewsStudy finds increasing interest in EVs but fewer drivers expecting to change in next five years
More drivers than ever before (14%) say their next car will be electric, but the proportion of those expecting to be in an EV in the next five years has reduced in the past year, new RAC research of more than 3,000 drivers shows.
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NewsFirst Hydrogen gets go-ahead to trial its hydrogen fuel cell vans on UK roads
Automotive company First Hydrogen has announced its first zero emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) have been certified legal on British roads by the Vehicle Certification Authority.
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NewsBritish Standard launched to ensure EV chargers are accessible for disabled people
A new British standard has been launched to ensure that EV chargers are accessible for disabled people, together with guidance developed with input from disabled users.
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NewsTop 50 Indie Sewell on the go collects donations for local foodbanks
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go is again teaming up with East Hull and Beannie Street food banks to run their Big Local Harvest this year.
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NewsUK Power Networks provides new connection for 22 electric buses in south London
More than 20 buses that are less environmentally damaging are operating from a south-west London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection.
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NewsPod Point secures deal to roll out chargers across property company’s estate
EV charging infrastructure supplier Pod Point has secured a deal with property investment company Custodian REIT to roll out chargers across its estate.
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NewsCostco forecourt opens in Reading
Costco opened a new petrol station at its South Oak Way, Reading site last week.
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NewsEnergy prices force retailers to look at renewable energy alternatives
Forecourt retailers locked into energy deals are feeling very fortunate given the current rising prices however even they are looking at renewable energy alternatives.
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NewsMFG Shell Putney scoops Forecourt Trader of the Year Award
MFG Shell Putney was the outright winner at last night’s glittering Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony, in which forecourt retailers nationwide were recognised for their entrepreneurial skills and talent in the face of significant and ongoing challenges.
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NewsDetectives appeal for information after armed robbery at Clydebank petrol station
Detectives from Police Scotland are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Clydebank.
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NewsBP’s EV charging business secures agreement with London-based Addison Lee
BP’s EV charging business BP Pulse has teamed up with London-based car hire and taxi provider Addison Lee, giving its electric vehicle fleet enhanced access to its public charging network.
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NewsACS report highlights high level of investment in sites by owners of forecourts
The high level of investment by forecourt owners in their businesses has been highlighted by the 2022 Forecourt Report, published today by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsAverage differential between petrol and diesel prices exceeds 20ppl for first time
The already record differential between the average price of petrol and diesel has increased to beyond 20ppl for the first time, according to RAC Fuel Watch data.
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NewsPRA welcomes government climbdown on claims retailers failed to pass on 5ppl duty cut
The PRA has welcomed a climbdown from the government accepting that retailers did not profit from the 5ppl cut in duty in the March Budget this year.
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NewsBanning sales of new ICE cars from 2030 will cost five times as much as the benefits says report
Opponents of banning sales of new internal combustion engine cars in 2030 claim the costs will be five times greater than the benefits.
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NewsApplegreen signs exclusive partnership deal with M&S Food for locations across Ireland
Applegreen has agreed an exclusive partnership with M&S Food to bring its offer to locations across Ireland.
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NewsGovernment extends eligibility for businesses to benefit from Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The government has announced updates to the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, increasing the eligibility criteria for businesses to benefit from the scheme.