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How to run a petrol station

As petrol and diesel prices hit record highs, Evan Davis looks at the economics of running a petrol station. The amount forecourts make from selling fuel is surprising.

As petrol and diesel prices hit record highs, Evan Davis looks at the economics of running a petrol station. There's an allegation motorists are being ripped off at the pumps. However, the actual amount of profit some forecourts make from selling fuel may come as a surprise.
Guests:
Kirsty Waddingham, RKW Plumbing
David Charman, Parkfoot Garages
James Lowman, Association of Convenience Stores
David Fyfe, Argus Media

Producer: Nick Holland
Sound: Neil Churchill and Rod Farquhar
Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Siobhan Reed
Editor: Hugh Levinson

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 27 Jun 2022 11:30

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