All Forecourts articles
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NewsEG On The Move snaps up Prax’s commission operator network
The Blackburn-based business said the deal would strengthen its presence in the UK fuel retail sector and extend its commitment to supporting independent forecourt operators
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NewsGoogle Cloud invests in Ubacart’s AI loyalty platform
The new Ubamarket platform, called Ubacart, aims to ‘redefine how retailers and brands connect with shoppers’
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NewsDiesel records biggest monthly price drop in 25 years
Analysis by the RAC found that diesel averaged 183.75p per litre at the beginning of June and dropped 16.6p to 167.14p by the end of the month
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NewsEsso named UK’s biggest forecourt brand as it adds 164 sites
The number of UK forecourts bearing the Esso name jumped 164 to 1,432 in the year to 31 May
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NewsMFG launches digital ad network across 1,200 forecourts
MFG said the move opened up ‘unprecedented access’ for brands to engage with millions of on-the-go consumers
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NewsFuel Finder driving quicker pump price drops as wholesale costs fall
AA spokesman Luke Bosdet said the pricing behaviour highlighted the ‘power of Fuel Finder’
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NewsPopeyes partners with Applegreen to open roadside restaurants in Ireland
The franchise agreement will see Applegreen invest €6m to deliver a pipeline of Popeyes restaurants in roadside locations
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NewsGreggs trials first self-service Express concept
The unit offers a range of Greggs products including savoury bakes, sweet treats and Fairtrade hot drinks seven days a week
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NewsFuel theft incidents jump 23% at UK forecourts
Fuel crime prevention platform Forecourt Eye recorded 11,170 theft incidents in March and April, up from 9,089 in January and February
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NewsPetrol prices hit new high in wake of Iran war
Petrol prices have reached a new high since the start of the Iran war and are set to surpass 160p a litre, the RAC has warned.
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NewsFuel theft rises after Middle East conflict pushes up pump prices
Reports of unpaid-for fuel rose by 3% in April, building on a 19% surge in March, according to the British Oil Security Syndicate
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NewsCo-op sets sights on 100 franchise sites as expansion accelerates
The convenience retailer said franchise stores enabled it to ‘bring the benefits of membership to new and diverse communities’
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NewsOil, not operators, drives fuel pump price surge, says CMA
The watchdog’s investigation was triggered after pump prices for petrol and diesel rapidly increased by 26 and 50 pence per litre (ppl) respectively between February and 20 April
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NewsEG On The Move taps viral SpudBros brand for 30-site expansion
The companies have committed to launching the concept in 30 locations over the next three years, with 15 planned for 2026
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NewsEG On The Move acquires MPK petrol forecourt network to extend national presence
The transaction includes MPK’s portfolio of 27 petrol forecourt sites
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NewsRAC says fuel prices ‘should be falling faster’
Fuel prices have not dropped as fast as they should despite falling wholesale costs, the RAC has claimed, with petrol down just 1p per litre in the past week
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NewsBooker regional managers to work with multiple fascias in shake-up
The wholesale giant has combined the retail sales teams for its symbol groups, doing away with a split between Premier and Family Shopper, and Budgens and Londis
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NewsForecourt staff face spike in abuse as pump prices rise
Bristol, Newcastle and Leeds saw the highest increases in incidents
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NewsAsda rolls out self-serve laundry partnership
Asda will install up to 700 self-service laundry machines across its network, under a new partnership with supplier ME Group
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Analysis & FeaturesHow does forecourt fuel market work and why do pump prices vary so much?
Fuel has shot up at the pumps since the Middle East conflict, and prices can vary hugely. So how are they set? And to what extent are forecourts profiteering?