Why Don’t Fuel Prices Drop When the Oil Price Does?
If you are a driver you will have noticed that the price of fuel is always moving and this can have a big impact on household spending. At times it can feel frustrating to consumers that unlike many of their gas and electric contracts (the other two commodity-based products consumers […]
Orbis Tech and EdgePetrol Integrated Across Certas Sites
Work across Certas Energy’s 35 UK sites to integrate Orbis Tech and EdgePetrol has been completed. The integration has facilitated the rollout of EdgePetrol to the Certas Energy sites, and marks the start of a close alliance between the two companies. EdgePetrol’s technology securely connects with all PoS and fuel […]
How are retailers combatting aggressive competition and market volatility?
About This Webinar For years leading, following and matching competitor prices has been the norm. But changes in the market from fluctuating costs through to changes in the way consumers buy has made this the old way to price retail fuel. In this webinar, you’ll learn what you need to […]
How PBFS got the Edge
We caught up with Sharon Hughes, Area Manager at Plaistow Broadway Filling Stations, to discuss the family business, optimizing fuel margins, and her stalkerish tendencies… Q: So Sharon, tell us a little bit about PBFS and your role within the business… A: Plaistow Broadway Filling Stations started about 60 years […]
How to Differentiate Yourself in the Fuel Industry
As an economist at heart, I’ve found it fascinating to learn about the fuel industry and how station operators price their fuel based on a host of dynamic factors. But first, a little about myself; I’m Tate and I just joined EdgePetrol last month. My prior assumptions of the industry […]
How are Fuel Retailers Adapting to Market Consolidation?
Industry consolidation shows no signs of slowing down. With each passing week, it seems the big brands continue to get bigger. It’s easy to see why this is concerning to small and midsize operators. It can also be demoralizing as once-competitive peers essentially throw in the towel and exit the […]
How to Combat Reducing Volumes
Your Advantage Over Bigger Fuel Retailers
Whilst many smaller chains (1-20 stations) have been swallowed up, others are having a bumper year in the face of adversity. 2020 was a tough time for everyone, so it may surprise you to find out that smaller chains consistently outperformed many of the industry averages in 2020. A Convenience […]
Is Intra-Day Pricing Right for Your Fuel Retail Operation?
Have you ever made a pricing change more than once a day? How you answer that question is very much based on location. Head over to Germany and they’ll laugh at you. It is widely accepted that a normal day in Deutschland incorporates 15 price changes, including two market resets. […]