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NewsKnife-wielding robbers strike at Esso petrol station in Leeds
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station in Leeds.At 8.38pm on Tuesday March 24, officers were called to the incident at the Esso station, in Wetherby Road.Two men threatened staff with a knife before taking cash and filling a builders sack with ...
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NewsChristie & Co publishes guidance for petrol filling station owners
Advice for petrol filling station and convenience store owners on how to deal with the coronavirus crisis has been published on a blog post by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co.The post, by Steve Rodell, managing director – retail, outlines the government support that is available for businesses and ...
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NewsPolice investigating attemped robbery at Buxton petrol station
Officers from Derbyshire Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Buxton. A man went into the Essar (Spot) Service Station on Leek Road on Friday, March 6, at about 11pm, and threatened a member of staff before demanding cash. But when workers activated the alarm, he ...
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... and seeks views on petrol, diesel and hybrid ban
The government is seeking views on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier.Earlier in February forecourt and oil industry representatives slammed the government announcement about the earlier ban. The sector has been working towards a ...
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NewsSales of new petrol and diesel cars decline in February
The UK new car market declined 2.9% in February, according to data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that 79,594 models were registered in the month, traditionally one of the year’s quietest ahead of the March number plate change, with the decline driven primarily ...
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NewsFebruary sees big falls in price of petrol and diesel at the pumps
February saw the price of petrol and diesel tumble making for some of the biggest monthly reductions seen since the start of 2000, according to data from RAC Fuel Watch. The average price of unleaded fell by 2.93ppl to 124.02ppl – its 19th biggest drop in a month – and ...
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NewsTwo petrol filling stations bought by expanding corporate operator
Specialist business property advisor Christie & Co has completed the sale of two petrol filling stations in Lancashire to an expanding corporate operator. Walverden Service Station in Nelson, and Woodland BP Service Station in Thornton-Cleveleys, are both on busy main roads close to the centre of their respective communities, and ...
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NewsFour charged after Extinction Rebellion protest at petrol station
Four people have been charged in relation to an Extinction Rebellion protest at a Shell petrol station in Cambridge. Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the site in Newnham Road, on Friday, February 21. A 21-year-old woman from Cambridge has been charged with criminal damage and obstructing or disrupting a ...
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NewsAsda cuts cost of unleaded petrol and diesel by 2ppl
Asda has announced a cut of 2ppl across both petrol and diesel, bringing its price cap down to 116.7ppl on unleaded petrol and 118.7ppl on diesel from today (Wednesday, February 26).Asda senior fuel buyer Dave Tyrer said: “We’re pleased to be passing on wholesale cost reductions to customers. It will ...
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NewsGovernment consults on earlier ban for petrol and diesel vehicles
The Government is seeking views on bringing forward the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible. Earlier this month forecourt and oil industry representatives slammed the Government announcement about the earlier ...
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NewsAsda cuts 4ppl from diesel and 2ppl from unleaded petrol
Asda has announced that it has cut the price of fuel for the second time in a week with a price reduction of 4ppl on diesel and 2ppl off unleaded. Effective from today, Wednesday 5 February, its price cap will be 118.7ppl on unleaded petrol and 120.7ppl on diesel. The ...
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NewsAsda cuts 4ppl from diesel price and 2ppl from unleaded petrol
Asda has cut 4ppl from the price of diesel and 2ppl from unleaded petrol on the day the RAC accused supermarkets of failing to pass on savings from lower wholesale prices.Effective from today, Wednesday 5 February, Asda’s price cap will be 118.7ppl on unleaded petrol and 120.7ppl on diesel.The new ...
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NewsIndustry slams new date to phase out petrol and diesel cars
Forecourt and oil industry representatives have slammed an announcement by the Government that it may bring forward the end of sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2035, or even earlier.The sector has been working towards a target date of 2040 since it was first set in ...
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NewsGang of burglars breaks in to petrol station with crowbar
Warwickshire Police are appealing to the local community for information after a burglary at a petrol station in Southam. Police are investigating the burglary which occurred at 9.30pm on Tuesday January 21 in Northfield Road at the Kineton Road Industrial Estate. The petrol station was unmanned at the time and ...
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NewsSainsbury’s reveals proposal to add petrol station to scheme
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it is considering adding a petrol station to a supermarket development that has already won planning permission.Planning consent was awarded for a food store and parking at a site in Hook, Hampshire, in 2014, but although demolition of an existing building on the site was carried ...
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NewsPolice in Staffordshire investigate break-in at petrol filling station
Staffordshire Police are investigating a break-in at Kingsley Moor filling station at around 2am on Saturday January 11. The raiders got into the property but didn’t steal anything. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “The offenders are described as two white males, one wearing a fawn/beige coat with EA17 on the ...
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NewsArmed robber strikes at Manchester petrol station
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a petrol station.Officers were called to the Esso garage on Bolton Road shortly before 6pm on Sunday, January 12.A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “One man – who was wearing a mask – entered the service station armed ...
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NewsAsda cuts cost of fuel with 2ppl off petrol and 1ppl off diesel
Asda has announced a cut in its fuel prices effective from today, Friday 13th December, of up to 2ppl off unleaded and up to 1ppl ofdiesel. This means customers at any Asda petrol station will pay no more than 117.7ppl on unleaded and 122.7ppl on diesel. Asda senior fuel buyer ...
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NewsPetrol price down for the fourth month in succession
The price of petrol in the UK has fallen for the fourth successive month, according to RAC Fuel Watch. It reported that the average price of a litre of unleaded petrol fell by half a pence (0.48p) to 125.93p in November, while diesel fell by a similar amount from 130.27ppl ...
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NewsRix Petroleum extends reach with acquisition of K9 Fuels
Fuel supplier Rix Petroleum has extended its coverage in the East Midlands with the acquisition of Gainsborough-based K9 Fuels for an undisclosed sum.The move extends Rix Petroleum’s coverage in Lincoln, Market Rasen, Gainsborough, Horncastle, Louth, Spilsby and Retford, and enables the business to push into Worksop, Newark and Nottinghamshire for ...