Sewell trebles chilled space at flagship South Cave site
BP swaps 12 petrol stations for 30 EV charging sites
MFG heads to government to appeal planning refusal
Diesel price reaches all-time high as Chancellor mulls fuel duty freeze
From social media to solar panels: Highland shares recent successes at Childerley Gate
Charman puts IceRebus machine to use in ice bath challenge
Volatile fuel market sees retailers increase prices 102,000 times in September
Luggage locker storage firm eyes forecourts as it expands
Maxol launches US-style Car Wash Club
Hot food vending suppliers switch focus to forecourts
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Highlights
COMMENT: Further pain at the pump seems inevitable
UK diesel prices have reached a new record high, with the average price at forecourts rising to 199.76p per litre and 4,702 stations now selling diesel at 199.9ppl or more – up from around 1,200 sites just five days ago, and an unwelcome trend that looks set to continue.
MONEY TALK: Switching on to the EV charging opportunity
Not everyone will have the luxury of being able to charge their electric car at home, and there are other compelling reasons for forecourt operators to invest in the technology now, argues industry commentator Jan Mikula.
FOCUS ON STORE OF THE FUTURE: Rebooting retailing
From hot pizza vending machines, to vanity areas with illuminated mirrors and hair straightener rental: we look at global convenience retailing trends which could make an impact on forecourts here.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Graham Peacock: I wouldn’t rule out a return to petrol retailing
Forecourt stalwart Graham Peacock blames government inheritance tax policies for his decision to exit the petrol retail sector prematurely with the sale yesterday of SGN Retail to Essar. But he says it is not out of the question for him to make a second comeback.
FOCUS ON: Five things to know about sports and energy drinks
With so much doom and gloom about it can be easy to overlook economic success stories and, where retail is concerned, sports and energy drinks are an irrepressible category.
FOCUS ON: Six things you need to know about Halloween
With Halloween (October 31) falling on a Saturday this year, you can expect it to be a big event for many households. After all, who doesn’t love an excuse for a party? This means it’s a big sales opportunity for forecourt stores up and down the land.
Are you prepared for the big analogue switch-off?
Budgens and Londis: redefining convenience at the modern forecourt
Seeking organic growth across forecourts
Tackling the complexities of forecourt retail
How to build a vape range that drives footfall and margin
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Focus On Features
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Industry Features & Analysis
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New tool helps retailers calculate Deposit Return Scheme costs
LEGAL DOCTOR: What the Deposit Return Scheme means for petrol retailers
LEGAL DOCTOR: Key updates on the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, and the Deposit Return Scheme
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Why compliance is your untapped growth driver
The Five Pillars of Fuel Pricing
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