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PRA vows to ramp up pressure on government to help tackle forecourt crime
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) plans to “start ramping up the pressure” on government to help forecourt operators tackle rising crime amid a perceived lack of support from police.
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COMMENT: As the PRA welcomes supermarket membership - how times have changed!
Time was when the mere mention of the term ‘supermarket’ - or ‘hypers’ as they were unaffectionately referred to by many - would spark an eye-rolling, frothing rage among long-suffering fuel retailers.
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PRA breaks with tradition as it welcomes supermarket membership
The PRA has opened its doors to supermarket membership as it seeks to enhance its stature and influence within the industry, particularly in the face of the government’s spotlight on fuel pricing.
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Red 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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PRA urges fuel retailers to join forces as pump prices become focus of “unprecedented interest”
The PRA is urging fuel retailers to join forces as they fall under the spotlight following ”unprecedented interest” in the sector by the government and media amid constant accusations of profiteering.
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PRA brands RAC ‘deeply irresponsible’ following 'over-priced fuel' accusations
The PRA has branded the RAC ‘irresponsible’ following today’s accusations that fuel retailers are ‘not playing fair’ with motorists on pump prices, with their ‘unjustifiable’ rises and margins ’higher than they should be’.
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Major exhibitors lined up for PRA’s Forecourt Roadshow in Devon
The PRA has announced it will be bringing its Forecourt Roadshow to Devon on Thursday October 19.
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Ban on new petrol and diesel cars extended to 2035
As speculated in the past 24 hours, Prime Minister Rishi this afternoon confirmed he is to row back on pledges on green policies - including putting back the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035.
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PRA announces programme for Business Breakout meeting in West Midlands
The PRA has announced it will be staging a Business Breakout event in the West Midlands on Thursday October 5.
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Major exhibitors lined up for PRA’s Forecourt Roadshow in Northern Ireland
The PRA will be staging a Forecourt Roadshow in Northern Ireland at the Maldron Hotel, Belfast International Airport, on Thursday September 14.
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PRA announces programme for first Business Breakout of autumn season
The PRA has announced the programme for the first Business Breakout event of the autumn, which will be at Brands Hatch in Kent, on Thursday September 7.
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CWA emphasises environmental benefits of properly regulated car wash sector
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has emphasised how important it is to conserve water, and the environmental benefits of having a properly regulated car wash sector, after it was revealed there are growing concerns over Thames Water’s finances.
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PRA expresses concerns over Scottish government’s deposit return scheme
The PRA has expressed concerns over Scotland’s Bottle Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in a letter to the circular economy minister Lorna Slater.
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CWA slams government’s failure to take action against non-compliant hand car washes
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has again criticised the government for its failure to take action against non-compliant hand car washes that are operating illegally.
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PRA welcomes decision in Budget to extend 5ppl fuel duty cut for a further year
A decision by the chancellor to extend last year’s 5ppl fuel duty cut for a further year has been widely welcomed, but his failure to provide targeted support for businesses struggling with soaring energy bills has been condemned.
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PRA unveils programme for Business Breakout event in Northern Ireland
The PRA has unveiled the programme for a Business Breakout event in Northern Ireland, which will be on Wednesday March 29.
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PRA releases details of its second Business Breakout event of 2023
The PRA has announced plans for its second Business Breakout event in 2023, which will be on Thursday March 16 in Durham.
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SUMMIT 2023: Balmer highlights flaws in PumpWatch proposal
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer gave an insight into his organisation’s work on behalf of its members in his presentation to the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023.
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PRA releases details of its first Business Breakout event of 2023
The PRA has announced plans for its first Business Breakout event in 2023, which will be on Thursday March 9 in Newmarket.
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PRA announces details of its first Forecourt Roadshow of 2023
The PRA has announced details of its first Forecourt Roadshow of 2023, which will be at Cottons Hotel, near Knutsford, on Thursday March 23.