All PRA articles
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NewsPRA calls for fuel duty and business rates freeze in Budget
The Petrol Retailers’ Association is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze fuel duty and reverse a planned rise in business rates from April next year in her upcoming Budget, steps it says would benefit an embattled industry, as well as motorists.
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NewsPRA and ACS call on Reeves to give retailers a financial lifeline in upcoming Budget
Associations representing forecourt and convenience retailers have called for measures to ease financial pressures on their members in their submissions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the October Budget.
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NewsPRA is making progress with DVLA initiative which “could save forecourts thousands of pounds a year”
The PRA is making progress with plans for a scheme which will speed up receiving vehicle keeper details after a forecourt fuel theft, which the association believes could save operators thousands of pounds a year.
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NewsCWA welcomes measures to deter illegal car hand washes
The Car Wash Association has welcomed measures in this week’s King’s Speech it believes will help deter operators of thousands of illegal car hand washes in the UK.
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NewsPRA demands stronger police action ahead of elections as shoplifting reaches record levels
The Petrol Retailers Association is demanding tougher police action to combat store theft after a report that shoplifting offences in England and Wales rose 37% in 2023 to the highest figure since records began 21 years ago.
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NewsPRA 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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AnalysisCOMMENT: 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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NewsPRA 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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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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NewsPRA 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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NewsPRA 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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NewsMajor 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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NewsBan 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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NewsPRA 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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NewsMajor 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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NewsPRA 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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NewsCWA 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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NewsPRA 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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NewsCWA 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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NewsPRA 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.