All PRA articles – Page 4
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NewsPRA urges members to review security over fears protesters may target forecourts
Petrol filling station operators are being urged to review their security after government agencies warned there is a strong likelihood that protesters may target forecourts.
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NewsPRA unveils details of its first Business Breakout event in Scotland of 2022
The PRA has announced plans for its first Business Breakout event in Scotland of 2022, which will be on Thursday May 5 in Falkirk.
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NewsPRA writes to transport secretary over “greedy petrol stations” claim
The PRA has written to transport secretary Grant Shapps urging him to acknowledge the constraints on its dealers when pricing their fuel after he claimed “greedy petrol stations” were not passing on last week’s cut in fuel duty.
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NewsTory MP tells Commons fuel prices are so high they are causing a de facto lockdown
Pressure is increasing on the Treasury to cut tax on road fuels with one Tory MP suggesting prices are so high they are causing a de facto lockdown because motorists can’t afford to refuel their vehicles.
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NewsPressure grows for fuel duty cut as high prices bring Treasury VAT windfall
Pressure is increasing on the Government to cut the rate of fuel duty as soaring prices have brought in a VAT windfall for the Treasury.
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NewsPRA backs call for cut in VAT levied on fuel as prices surge to record levels
The PRA has backed calls for a cut in VAT rates on fuel to offset rising prices, as the RAC reported new all-time highs.
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NewsPRA unveils details of its second Business Breakout event of 2022
The PRA has announced plans for its second Business Breakout event of 2022, which will be on Thursday March 10 in Kent.
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NewsPRA welcomes call from Department for Transport for ideas on low-carbon fuel strategy
The PRA has welcomed the call for ideas for the country’s low-carbon fuel strategy that was recently launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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NewsPRA announces details of its first Business Breakout of 2022
The PRA has announced plans for its first Business Breakout event of 2022, which will be on Wednesday March 2 in Exeter.
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NewsPRA criticises proposals to increase charges for motorists using London’s roads
Proposals to increase charges for motorists using London’s roads have been criticised by the PRA.
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NewsPRA dismisses RAC claims of overcharging at the pumps and 16ppl fuel margins
The PRA has dismissed claims by the RAC that fuel retailers overcharged motorists to the tune of £5 a day for unleaded fuel during December. The RAC also claimed that such behaviour would drive the uptake of electric cars.
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NewsMadderson bows out with concerns for fuels but car wash prospects looking bright
As Brian Madderson prepares to step down after being chairman of the PRA since 2009, he has told Forecourt Trader he is concerned about the current uncertainty in road fuels, but feels prospects for the car wash sector are very positive.
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NewsBanks agree deal to work together to ensure communities can still access cash
A number of major UK banks have announced plans to work together and share services to ensure that communities can continue to access their cash.
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NewsScottish Government sets new date for introduction of deposit return scheme
The Scottish Government has announced that the introduction of a deposit return scheme bottles and cans has been delayed and will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Tackling illegal HCW operators needs true commitment
Wilcomatic has been a supporter of the Car Wash Association (CWA) since its inception and has always lobbied passionately to gain a fair playing field.
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NewsHand car washes are the biggest source of illegal employment of men in the UK, says MP Philip Dunne at CWA reception
Hand car washes are the biggest single source of illegal employment of men in the UK, according to Philip Dunne MP, who co-hosted a Human Trafficking and Slavery Reception at the House of Commons this week in conjunction with the Car Wash Association (CWA).
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NewsPRA rejects assertion by RAC that fuel retailers are profiteering
The PRA has rejected claims by the RAC that fuel prices are too high because retailers are not passing on reductions in wholesale prices.
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NewsPRA announces details of its final Business Breakout of 2021
The PRA has announced plans for its final Business Breakout event of 2021, which will be on Thursday December 2 in Worcester.
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NewsPRA Business Breakouts move on to Wales with face-to-face event in Cardiff
The PRA has announced plans for a face-to-face Business Breakout event, which will be on Thursday November 25 in Cardiff.
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NewsPRA makes a return to face-to-face meetings
The PRA is making a return to face-to-face meetings following interruptions through Covid-19 and last month’s fuel shortage crisis.