All Petrol articles – Page 2
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: The UK could become a world leader in low-carbon fuel production if government listens to the needs of industry
When the government announces its response to its Low Carbon Fuels Strategy consultation later this year, it must grasp an historic opportunity to make the UK a world leader in low-carbon fuels.
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NewsRed Sea attacks spark concerns over pump prices
The forecourt sector is facing fresh uncertainty over fuel prices after tensions in the Red Sea triggered an increase in the price of oil.
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NewsCar dealers think used car buyers will stick with ICE vehicles for longer
More than four out of 10 car dealers (44%) think used car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel cars for longer following the government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles to 2035.
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Promotional FeatureHow EV charging can help future-proof your forecourt
With some forecourt retailers uncertain about the benefits of electric vehicle (EV) charging on their sites, we hear from one of the industry’s providers exactly how it can help retailers drive future business success.
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NewsNew vehicle registrations fell in 2022 but plug-in vehicles were up 21%
The number of new vehicles registered in the UK in 2022 was down 4% compared with the previous year, but the number of new plug-in vehicles rose by 21%.
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NewsUK inventor converts diesel engine to run on hydrogen with zero emissions
A UK inventor claims to have developed a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel system that can be applied to any diesel or petrol engine, with the support of Innovate UK.
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Promotional FeatureHow to prepare for the electric driving revolution
Now is the time for forecourts to capitalise on the rise of electric vehicles and bring future-fit charging infrastructure to current and prospective drivers.
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NewsNumber of vehicles on UK roads hits record level but only 3.1% of cars have a plug
More Britons are getting back into the driving seat following the pandemic, according to new annual Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with the number of cars in use on UK roads in 2022 rising by 124,393 units to a total of 35,148,045.
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NewsMarket share of new plug-in cars falls slightly as overall car sales surge in March
The market share of new plug-in cars has fallen slightly as overall new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2% to deliver the best new plate month performance since before the pandemic.
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Promotional FeatureHow to future-proof your forecourt business
As forecourt retailers adapt to changing trends and consumer needs, investing in retail technology is key in helping them drive their business forwards.
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NewsRAC accuses supermarkets of causing worst ever case of rocket and feather pricing
The RAC has blamed supermarkets for causing the worst case of rocket and feather pricingever seen in the fuel market.
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NewsPrice 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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NewsRecovery in new car sales continues but market still lags well behind pre-pandemic levels
The UK new car market recorded a third month of growth in October, with registrations rising by more than a quarter (26.4%) to 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsIntroduction of E10 petrol brings Northern Ireland into line with rest of UK
New laws requiring the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland, bringing it in line with the rest of the UK, came into operation on November 1.
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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 praise from RAC for independents undercutting supermarket fuel prices
The PRA has welcomed praise from the RAC for independent retailers who are undercutting supermarket fuel prices, but has warned motorists must expect higher margins as operators battle escalating costs.
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NewsElectric car registrations in the UK pass the one million mark
Britain’s millionth electric car has reached the road, according to the latest sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsPrice differential between diesel and petrol at the pumps hits a record high
The pump price gap between diesel and petrol has hit a record high.
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NewsGovernment launches review of how it should deliver net zero by 2050
A review of how the country should deliver its commitment to net zero by 2050 has been launched by the government.
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NewsRAC criticises petrol prices despite record fall but applauds enterprising independents
Despite 12.31ppl coming off the average price of petrol last month – the largest monthly drop on record – pump prices remain a long way off what the RAC believes are fair given current wholesale fuel costs.