October 2020

New independent research commissioned by GripHero has revealed that 66% of drivers are aware that Covid-19 can be passed from driver-to-driver at the fuel pump, and that’s driving motorists to hunt for hand protection. Eighty six per cent of drivers now actively look for hand protection, according to the survey, leading to GripHero’s suggestion that […]

BP has raised nearly £400m through the sale of a 49% stake in the freehold of a portfolio of 199 company-owned forecourts across the UK, as part of a lease-back arrangement. BP Oil UK has transferred its freehold property interests in the sites to a newly created limited partnership, Exmoor Properties PFLP, retaining a 51%

Next spring The Forecourt Show will combine with Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show, Foodex and the National Convenience Show to provide the largest, most important event of its type in 2021. Following postponement of the shows earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry has chosen

Esso has announced the launch of its first 99 Octane fuel – Synergy Supreme+ 99. The new premium fuel will be available on forecourts nationwide from October 14, with the exception of 140 sites in the north west, which won’t have supply until next year. The high-spec fuel fills a gap at the top end