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Press and Journal
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Press and Journal
24-hour Fort William fuel station plans unveiled as 'demand grows'
Lochaber drivers could soon be able to top up their tanks at all hours of the day, thanks to plans for a 24-hour petrol station in Fort William. Motor Fuel Group, operators of Morrisons Petrol Stations, have unveiled plans to increase their opening hours at their store. The station, located off Carmichael Way, is open from 6am until midnight each day. However, bosses say they are eager to extend operations to meet 'growing demand' during the impending summer season. The proposals have been lodged with the Highland Council's planning team, awaiting approval. Bosses are aiming to obtain a Certificate of Lawfulness to increase operations on site. In a statement, a spokesperson from Motor Fuel Group said: 'This application has been submitted to enable us to better support the local community with our offering and to satisfy increases in demand during peak holiday seasons.' The fuel station would be the third of its kind in the Lochaber town. Nearby Esso and Shell garages already operate a 24-hour service. Motor Fuel Group struck a deal with Morrisons in April last year, acquiring 337 of the supermarket's petrol forecourts and another 400 associated sites for £2.5bn. Earlier this year, MFG lodged plans for a drive-thru coffee shop within the grounds of Morrison's supermarket on Millburn Road in Inverness. Councillors placed doubt on the venture over environmental concerns. The council's transport planning team said it had no objection to the principle of a new coffee shop. However, the drive-thru element was a cause for concern.
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
You can win free petrol at one Welsh fuelling station this week
You can win free petrol at one Welsh fuelling station this week Drivers heading to Cardiff Bay will get the opportunity to bag themselves a free tank of petrol Drivers heading to Motor Fuel Group's Cardiff Bay station will be given the chance to win a free tank of petrol (Image: Google Maps ) If you're a Cardiff driver feeling the pinch at the pump then Thursday might be your lucky day. On Thursday, May 22, a digital car finance lender is offering a unique opportunity for Cardiff motorists to ease the burden of rising fuel costs. In a bid to "fuel joy" Carmoola, will be at Motor Fuel Group's Cardiff Bay station giving drivers the chance to win a free tank of fuel or money towards their petrol or diesel bills. This initiative follows a recent national survey conducted by Carmoola which revealed that Cardiff residents were more likely than any other UK city to report fuel as a major financial strain. A total of 29% of those surveyed admitted that they had struggled to cover the cost of fuel over the past year. In response to this the company is stepping up to bring a bit of relief to local drivers. The team will be live at the pump between 1pm and 3pm at 235 Corporation Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF11 7AS, offering participants the chance to spin a wheel and win a variety of prizes including a full tank of fuel, money towards their petrol or diesel costs, as well as other free gifts. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here. Aidan Rushby, CEO and founder of Carmoola, said: "We're all about bringing joy to drivers and we know that the cost of filling up can be a real pain. Fuel is a necessity for so many people and when we saw how Cardiff was impacted we knew we had to start here. This is our way of saying 'tank you' (excuse the pun) to our customers and motorists in the area." Article continues below
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
New EV charging points planned for Wetherby Morrisons
Plans to upgrade a superstore's car park to include electric vehicle charging points have been approved. The car park at Morrisons at the Horsefair Centre in Wetherby is set to get new spaces to charge eight vehicles at a time, following consent from Leeds City firm Motor Fuel Group submitted the application, stating the charging points would help to cut carbon emissions. The proposal included a charging zone and electrical substation. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, town councillors supported the scheme. A planning report said: "Wetherby Town Council expressed their support of the scheme, and they agreed with the aims of supporting action against climate change and making Wetherby a sustainable place to live, work and visit."Four vehicle charging units are set to be created, each with space for two units would be positioned on the southern-most side of the parking area. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
