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NewsFuel prices reach six-month high: RAC
UK petrol and diesel prices have climbed for five consecutive months and are now at a six-month high, according to the RAC.
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NewsSUMMIT: PRA in talks with Competition and Markets Authority over forecourt profits and Fuel Finder Scheme
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) is meeting with officials from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) every two months to discuss matters relating to profitability, and the upcoming Fuel Finder scheme, attendees at Forecourt Trader’s 2025 Summit were told.
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Promotional FeatureDriving the future of EV charging with sustainable infrastructure
Westmorland is leading the charge in sustainable EV charging by rolling out innovative infrastructure across its UK motorway service areas. With a focus on ease of use and reliability, these solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging while supporting the transition to greener transport.
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NewsLawrence invests for next 10 to 15 years
Forecourt operator Ben Lawrence has spent £90,000 upgrading two of his sites in Norfolk with new pumps, and his first AdBlue tank and dispenser – and he believes the timing is ideal to get the maximum value from the investment.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Toyota, Subaru and Mazda plot the future with carbon-neutral combustion engines
Vehicle manufacturers Toyota, Subaru and Mazda, have committed to the future of internal combusion engines by maximising their integration with motors, batteries, and other electric drive units, as well as making them compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels.
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NewsSMMT calls for action as lack of ‘van-suitable’ chargepoints contributes to 42% slump in sales of electric LCVs
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) rose by 5.4% in April as more businesses invested in the latest models, but take-up of battery electric vans slumped by 42.2%, prompting callls for “urgent action” to deliver ’van-suitable’ public chargepoints across the UK.
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NewsForecourt retailers resolved to limit fuel price rises: PRA
The Petrol Retailers Association says its members are doing all they can to limit pump price rises after warnings that increased tensions in the Middle East could see a litre of petrol soar “well above” 150p.
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NewsNew power cut info service launched for increased EV charging confidence
UK Power Networks says it is increasing EV charging confidence with the release of the country’s first open-source power cut software called Powercast.
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NewsUsed car market will undergo radical change, says new report
The UK car market is set to undergo a radical change by 2028, according to the latest Cox Automotive new and used car market forecast.
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NewsJanuary brought an end to three months of falling pump prices
A three-month trend of falling pump prices came to an end in January, with drivers paying 140.5p for a litre of unleaded, and 148.5p for diesel – the same as December – according to the RAC’s monthly Fuel Watch report.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: The UK could become a world leader in low-carbon fuel production if government listens to the needs of industry
When the government announces its response to its Low Carbon Fuels Strategy consultation later this year, it must grasp an historic opportunity to make the UK a world leader in low-carbon fuels.
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NewsRed Sea attacks spark concerns over pump prices
The forecourt sector is facing fresh uncertainty over fuel prices after tensions in the Red Sea triggered an increase in the price of oil.
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NewsCar dealers think used car buyers will stick with ICE vehicles for longer
More than four out of 10 car dealers (44%) think used car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel cars for longer following the government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles to 2035.
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Promotional FeatureHow can forecourts thrive within a new era for mobility?
With travellers embracing a wider array of transport, from electric vehicles (EVs) to public options, forecourt operators need to tap into demands for more flexibility. So, how can they position themselves to prosper in a less fuel-centric era for mobility?
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Promotional FeatureHow EV charging can help future-proof your forecourt
With some forecourt retailers uncertain about the benefits of electric vehicle (EV) charging on their sites, we hear from one of the industry’s providers exactly how it can help retailers drive future business success.
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NewsNew vehicle registrations fell in 2022 but plug-in vehicles were up 21%
The number of new vehicles registered in the UK in 2022 was down 4% compared with the previous year, but the number of new plug-in vehicles rose by 21%.
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NewsUK inventor converts diesel engine to run on hydrogen with zero emissions
A UK inventor claims to have developed a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel system that can be applied to any diesel or petrol engine, with the support of Innovate UK.
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Promotional FeatureHow to prepare for the electric driving revolution
Now is the time for forecourts to capitalise on the rise of electric vehicles and bring future-fit charging infrastructure to current and prospective drivers.
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NewsNumber of vehicles on UK roads hits record level but only 3.1% of cars have a plug
More Britons are getting back into the driving seat following the pandemic, according to new annual Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with the number of cars in use on UK roads in 2022 rising by 124,393 units to a total of 35,148,045.
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NewsMarket share of new plug-in cars falls slightly as overall car sales surge in March
The market share of new plug-in cars has fallen slightly as overall new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2% to deliver the best new plate month performance since before the pandemic.