All PRA articles – Page 9
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NewsACS welcomes minister’s letter praising retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a letter from the minister for small business, consumers and labour markets, Paul Scully, which highlights the vital and positive role that the retail sector has played during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsPRA challenges NI government over unfair rates relief
The proposal to exclude petrol station operators in Northern Ireland with more than 300sq m of selling space from the business rate relief is ill-thought-out, according to PRA chairman Brian Madderson.
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NewsPRA urges government action as forecourt crime up nearly 40%
The PRA is pushing the government to help stem the soaring crime rates on forecourts during the pandemic as thieves use face masks to prevent identification. Amid reports of a 37% increase in the number of drive-offs and no means to pay for fuel - with many perpetrators wearing protective ...
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NewsPRA calls for clampdown on ’non-compliant’ hand car washing
The PRA has called on the government for an urgent clamp-down on the re-opening of “endemically non-compliant” hand car washes (HCW) following the lockdown. Earlier this month chairman Brian Madderson wrote to Secretary of State Alok Sharma about the “reliability of this sector to adhere to the clear guidance and ...
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Analysis
Ray Blake: PRA technical director
The Petrol Retailers Association and Car Wash Association teams are now ensconced in their own homes but continuing to represent and advise their members. Members can now access the ’Coronavirus’ section on our website, which is continuously updated to reflect the latest advice on the operation of all aspects of ...
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NewsKay Group praises PRA help to avoid car-wash closure
The PRA has been praised by the Blackburn-based Top 50 independent, the Kay Group Ltd, following the enforced closure of one of its car wash operations by the local Environmental Health Officer. Paul Blackmore, The Kay Group’s non-executive chairman, said the company greatly appreciated Brian Madderson’s intervention when it had ...
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NewsPRA slams ’sickening’ charges of profiteering levelled at fuel retailers
Branding petrol retailers as “damning and criminal” in these immensely challenging times is “sickening” and “desperate knee-jerk journalism”, stressed PRA chairman Brian Madderson in response to a tweet and subsequent press release from Howard Cox of FairFuelUK. The FairFuelUK media communications claimed that fuel wholesalers and oil companies were still ...
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NewsPRA urges Chancellor to ensure all ATMs are free to use during lockdown
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to ensure all ATMs operate as ’free to use’ during the COVID-19 lockdown, in a collaborative letter involving the Petrol Retailers’ Association. “Never has the widespread availability of cash been so important, particularly that which is free to access,” said Brian Madderson, chairman ...
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PRA warns there could be forecourt closures
Petrol filling stations could be forced to close because the financial pressures caused by coronavirus will render them unviable, the PRA has warned. It came as figures released by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) showed a massive fall in fuel sales.A survey covering nearly 60% of ...
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PRA accuses supermarkets of anti-competitive pricing
The PRA has accused supermarkets of anti-competitive pricing after Morrisons and Asda slashed their fuel prices, with 12ppl off petrol and 8ppl off diesel. Asda said the cuts would mean drivers would pay no more than 102ppl for petrol and no more than 108ppl for diesel, and that it was ...
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NewsPRA warns filling stations may be forced to close as sales dry up
Petrol filling stations could be forced to close because the financial pressures caused by coronavirus will render them unviable, the PRA has warned. The warning came as figures released by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) showed a massive fall in retail fuel sales. A survey covering ...
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NewsDefra secretary praises workers in the convenience store sector
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed a letter from DEFRA secretary George Eustice, recognising the enormous contribution of the people running and working in convenience stores.In the letter, he said: “Everyone working in the food and drink industry has rallied in an extraordinary way to respond to this ...
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NewsPRA chief confident fuel retailers can keep up supplies despite pandemic
PRA boss Brian Madderson has said he is confident there will be no fuel shortages as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, despite panic buying of other commodities. He said the PRA had been in contact with its equivalent in Italy, where the spread of the virus is some weeks ...
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NewsPRA welcomes additional support to help cope with coronavirus
The PRA has welcomed additional support for businesses announced by the Government to help them through the coronavirus crisis.PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “With Government advice to avoid public transport, our road network and refuelling capacity becomes ever more vital, so we are pleased that the chancellor has introduced immediate ...
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NewsPRA clarifies concerns over E10
The PRA has moved to allay fuel retailer concerns about misleading information following the government’s consultation on the proposals for the introduction of E10 fuel grade. Phil Monger, technical director of the PRA, said the Association had been working with the Department for Transport in a dedicated working party determining ...
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NewsPRA chief reveals victories in fight against hand car washes
PRA chairman Brian Madderson detailed a number of major victories in his other role as chairman of the Car Wash Association (CWA) in his presentation at Forecourt Trader’s inaugural Summit last week.The CWA was formed to lobby on behalf of operators of legitimate car valeting services who were being driven ...
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NewsPRA appeals to Chancellor over imposition of ATM fees
The PRA has appealed to the Government for intervention over imposition of ATM fees by providers.PRA chairman Brian Madderson said: “ATM usage fees now pose a major concern for the UK economy, as access to cash – particularly among low income households or those in rural areas – becomes ever ...
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NewsReports of plan to raise fuel duty in Budget anger PRA
The PRA and motoring organisations have reacted angrily to reports the Government is planning to increase fuel duty by 2ppl, with PRA chairman Brian Madderson describing it as “a kick in the teeth” for motorists. A group of backbench Tory MPs is also reported to be opposed to the move ...
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NewsPRA arranges Business Breakout at Brands Hatch Circuit in Kent
The PRA will be staging a Business Breakout at the Brands Hatch Circuit in Kent on Thursday March 12. The event will be in the Cooper Suite from 10am until 1.30pm and there will be a free buffet lunch with opportunities to network. Presentations will include: PRA –market update ...
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Analysis
Ray Blake: PRA technical director
As chairman of the Petroleum Enforcement Liaison Group (PELG) I had to postpone a meeting that was due to have taken place at the beginning of January. The reason being that Brexit, followed by the pre-election purdah, had meant that the Health and Safety Executive was unable to agree the ...