All Forecourt Trader articles in September 2022 – Page 2
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Cost-of-living crisis influencing driving behaviour, reveals Kia survey
With the cost-of-living crisis becoming more embedded, a nationwide survey commissioned by Kia has identified that a significant proportion of UK motorists have changed their driving habits to save money.
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ANALYSIS: Temporary respite?
Just hours before the news broke about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the new Prime Minister Liz Truss outlined to the House of Commons how her government intended to help consumers and businesses cope with the unprecedented surge in energy prices.
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MONEY TALK: Could the lights go out on some forecourt businesses?
Before HRH Queen Elizabeth II passed away, there was only one story in the media that dominated everything else: the increased cost of gas and electricity predicted for the coming autumn and winter.
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PIPELINE: A tale of two fuels
Gasoline prices in the European wholesale market have collapsed in recent months relative to crude futures, but diesel margins remain unprecedentedly high, creating a dilemma for refiners heading into winter.
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Aviva targets forecourts with launch of standalone cover for EV charging points
Insurance specialist Aviva is targeting forecourt operators as it launches what it claims is one of the UK’s first standalone insurance products covering electric vehicle charging points.
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Which? calls for urgent improvements for EV charging infrastructure as ‘significant flaws’ revealed
Which? is calling for urgent improvements to the UK’s charging infrastructure to allow drivers to switch to electric vehicles with confidence.
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‘EV adoption under threat’ as RAC data reveals charging costs up 42% since May
EV adoption is under threat as electricity costs have risen by an average of 140% on last year, according to Quentin Willson, founder of the FairCharge campaign, who believes the government needs to act on charging costs.
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PRA warns mini Budget may not be enough to offset harm caused by energy price hikes
The PRA has welcomed some aspects of the mini Budget delivered today, but warned it may not be enough to offset the harm caused to the forecourt sector by rising energy prices.
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BP pilots its digital in-truck payments app InTruck Connect with MAN Truck & Bus
BP is to pilot its digital in-truck payments app, InTruck Connect, in the UK with the commercial vehicle maker MAN Truck & Bus.
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Wilcomatic commits to the Responsible Car Wash Scheme’s code of practice
Automatic car wash maker Wilcomatic has committed to the Responsible Car Wash Scheme’s (RCWS) code of practice.
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Equans launches its first GeniePoint electric vehicle charging hub at a Morrisons store
Equans has extended its relationship with Morrisons with the launch of its first GeniePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, as part of the retailers new lower environmental impact store in Little Clacton.
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PRA announces programme for Business Breakout meeting in Leicestershire
The PRA has announced plans for a Business Breakout in Leicestershire, on Thursday October 6.
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Element 2 to supply hydrogen and refuelling equipment for new council vehicle in St Helens
Hydrogen supplier Element 2 has been engaged by St Helens Borough Council to supply hydrogen and refuelling infrastructure for its new Faun Zoeller waste collection vehicle.
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Welsh government introduces bill to ban or restrict sale of some single use plastics
The Welsh government has introduced a bill which bans or restricts the sale of some of the most commonly littered single-use plastics in Wales, including a ban on plastic bags which are currently subject to a 5p charge.
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RAC steps up praise for independents and criticism of supermarkets over fuel prices
The RAC has stepped up its praise for independent fuel retailers, and criticism of supermarkets, after the latest fuel price data published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
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ACS calls for extension to business rates relief in chancellor’s mini budget
The Association of convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to introduce a targeted package of measures to support local shops.
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Roadchef wins award for its support of Cancer Research UK
Motorway service area (MSA) provider Roadchef has won Corporate National Partnership Champion at the Charity Times Awards 2022 for its work with Cancer Research UK.
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Police release CCTV images after robbery at a forecourt store in Bracknell
Thames Valley Police has released CCTV images in connection with a robbery at a forecourt store in Bracknell.