Two areas of legislation, which will significantly impact forecourt operators, are coming down the tracks: the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme. Lawyer Robert Botkai outlines the latest updates on both.
While many forecourt operators have invested thousands in new car washing equipment, whether it’s a rollover system or a jet wash, some are still not marketing these new and improved services that well.
Many of the in-store services that Ziheed Mohammed, manager at Woodman Service Station in Leeds, offers are not big earners but he says they are still very important as they add 15-20% to footfall every day.
It is unlikely that Costco is concerned it will lose potential shop sales from operating pay-at-pump, and so why should other petrol station owners? asks industry commentator Jan Mikula.
We’ve gathered five seasoned industry specialists to offer their insights on what can be done to minimise your site’s exposure to fuel theft.
Bottled water is outperforming the wider soft drinks market with value up 13.4%, while protein milk drinks see 20.4% growth as shoppers increasingly seek functional benefits alongside great taste.
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