Forecourt Trader

21/07/2025

In the past, conflicts in the Middle East have sparked global spikes in pump prices. Industry pundit Jan Mikula ponders why this time the assault on Iran's nuclear capabilities have not.

21/07/2025

Everything from the decline of Dubai chocolate to the economies of EV charging at petrol filling stations was discussed at a recent business lunch that gathered a cross-section of leading forecourt operators together.

21/07/2025

BP has appointed a new chairman after its former head, Helge Lund, announced in April that he would step down from the role.

21/07/2025

Roadchef's annual accounts have revealed it made a pre-tax loss of £5.9m in 2024, with the company attributing this performance partly to "significant roadwork disruption on the M1 and M25 motorways".

Roadchef's annual accounts have revealed the firm made a pre-tax loss of £5.9m in 2024, with the company attributing this performance partly to motorway roadworks.

18/07/2025

The introduction of a sleek new fascia marking a partnership between Co-op and Roadchef has been completed with the addition of an eighth initial location.

The introduction of a sleek new fascia marking a partnership between Co-op and Roadchef has been completed with the addition of an eighth location.

18/07/2025

I had the privilege of visiting tens of your forecourts for the Forecourt Trader Awards judging. This is what I found.

After driving 1,500 miles around the country to check out dozens of this year's entrants for the Forecourt Trader awards, Forecourt Trader editor Juliet Morrison remains inspired by a dynamic and entreprenerial sector.

18/07/2025

The wait is over …

The Forecourt Trader Awards Finalists have been announced! Check out the shortlist today and secure your tickets for this must attend event!

View the Finalists: https://bit.ly/4eX57fl

18/07/2025

Welcome Break is about to open a new roadside services 10 miles to the south of Nottingham, roughly two years after a controversial planning application was approved.

18/07/2025

Planning permission has been granted on appeal for a small digital advertising board to be erected at the entrance of an MFG forecourt in Reading, Berkshire.

Planning permission has been granted for a small digital advertising board to be erected at the entrance of an MFG forecourt in Reading, Berkshire.

18/07/2025

Motorway service area operator Roadchef has opened its first farm shop, with the new venture offering high-end products and locally sourced produce.

18/07/2025

A new ultra-rapid charging hub for electric vehicles has been opened in Edmonton, north London, by chargepoint firm Zest.

18/07/2025

Dundee-based CJ Lang, Spar Scotland's wholesaler, has appointed Ashleigh MacPherson business development manager.

Dundee-based CJ Lang, Spar Scotland's wholesaler, has appointed a new business development manager.