All Petrol articles – Page 5
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NewsPRA demands corrections after press claims motorists advised use petrol stations only if they “really need to”
The PRA is demanding corrections from two major regional newspapers after they wrongly claimed the government was advising motorists not to stop at petrol stations “unless you really need to”. The Evening Standard in London and the Liverpool Echo both carried stories about the tightening of restrictions and new advice from the Government aimed at clamping down on the spread of Covid-19.
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NewsGreenergy agrees deal to buy Amber Petroleum in Republic of Ireland
The major UK fuels supplier Greenergy has agreed to purchase Amber Petroleum, an independent fuel distributor and retailer based in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsSurge in petrol station demand since lockdown ended, says Rapleys
A seven-fold increase in demand for petrol filling stations occurred in the first month following the easing of the UK’s Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, according to Rapleys, the property and planning consultancy.
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NewsCo-op reopens four petrol filling stations after multi-million pound investment
Co-op has served-up four petrol filling stations this week with improved convenience stores on site following a multi-million investment supporting around 70 local jobs.
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NewsUKIFDA argues against banning sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has criticised the government’s policy on transport in its drive to reach zero carbon by 2050. Responding to the government’s consultation on ending sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars by 2035, it said it disagreed with the proposal.
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NewsPetrol station car wash workers reportedly attacked with metal bars
Officers from Wiltshire Police have arrested two men following reports of an attack on workers at a Swindon petrol station on the morning of Tuesday August 4.
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NewsPRA slams proposals to bring forward ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans
The PRA has voiced strong opposition to the proposal to bring forward the ban on sales of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035 or earlier.
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NewsPetrol station fuel sales edge up to 84% of their pre-lockdown levels
Forecourt fuel sales increased for the 15th successive week to reach 84% of their pre-lockdown levels for the week ending July 26.
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NewsThree men jailed for burglary of Carlisle petrol filling station
Three men have been jailed following an investigation into a burglary at Whiteclosegate Service Station on Brampton Old Road, Carlisle, on November 6 last year.
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NewsPetrol station fuel sales recover to 82% of their pre-lockdown levels
Petrol station fuel sales have still only reached 82% of their pre-lockdown levels despite steady week-on-week increases in sales and traffic since mid-April.
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NewsShell’s UK boss calls for earlier ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
Shell’s UK chief has callied on the government to bring forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030.
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NewsCCTV image released after attack on two petrol filling station staff
Cambridgeshire Police has released an image of a man officers would like to speak to after an attack on two workers at a petrol station in Peterborough.
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NewsPolice carry out raids in investigation into nationwide frauds against petrol stations
Police investigating a series of frauds against petrol filling stations across the country have raided properties in Burton-on-Trent and Bedfordshire and made five arrests.
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NewsEuro Garages takes lease on petrol station and drive-thru unit
Euro Garages has agreed to lease a petrol filling station and drive-thru unit being developed in Northamptonshire. The roadside convenience site in Rushden will provide amenities to Rushden residents, a local industrial estate and traffic along the A6. The route is the main arterial road connecting Kettering, Wellingborough and Bedford, ...
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NewsEdge Petrol to host virtual forum
Fuel pricing software specialist Edge Petrol is hosting a virtual event taking place this week comprising of two webinars, specifically for independent retailers. Called EdgeForum the webinars aim to provide insight and relevant conversation about what the industry globally is going through right now; plus help attendees gain an ...
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NewsMoney Talk: Yes, petrol retailers are open, but it’s a struggle...
Over a month into ’lockdown’ and we’re used to the new ’normal’: only essential public-facing businesses remaining open, meanwhile those that can operate without visitors try to do so by phone and online. Roads much quieter than anyone can remember and more people on bikes or on foot than there ...
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Penny Petroleum buys Stannington site
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum has added to its estate with the acquisition of Stannington Service Station in Morpeth. The deal was arranged by Christie & Co, and follows a smaller acquisition of Gillens Filling Station in Hartlepool, earlier this year. Stannington was a key strategic purchase to boost the ...
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NewsIndependents under pressure as Morrisons drops petrol price
The RAC has referred to the ‘darker’ side of the type of fuel price cuts Morrisons has announced today - dropping the price of its unleaded fuel down to less than £1 a litre - which heaps more pressure on smaller independent fuel retailers. It means unleaded fuel is priced ...
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NewsBankrupt petrol station boss jailed for four years for fraud
A petrol station boss from Birmingham has been jailed for breaching bankruptcy restrictions, making false representations to the Official Receiver and defrauding creditors of more than £1m. Shahzad Tafseer (41), from Birmingham, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday 1 May where he was sentenced to four years imprisonment. His ...
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NewsAverage battery powered car mileage far exceeds petrol cars
New research shows that battery-powered electric cars are racking up far more miles than their petrol equivalents.The research by the RAC Foundation looks at the mileage recorded at a vehicle’s first MOT, which is required to take place when they are three years old.It found that the newest cars in ...